This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/424320600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) are part of the regular civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain active membership in an Air Force Reserve unit so long as they occupy ART positions. As members of reserve units, ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Force Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.
DUE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW QUALIFICATIONS STANDARD, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSING ON OCTOBER 20, 2017. THEREFORE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU MUST REAPPLY UNDER THE NEW ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. SO, PLEASE CONTINUE TO VISIT USAJOBS FOR THE NEW ANNOUNCEMENT.
This is a standing register used to fill positions at AFRC locations as vacancies occur. Some positions may have promotion potential to a higher grade than the grade being filled. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. The beginning and ending salaries may vary depending on the location of position.
The cut-off date for these positions is the 25th of each month. Therefore, if we receive your application by midnight on the 25th of the month, you are eligible to go on the register the following month.
Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.The Government's most important asset is its people.
01/04/2017 to 10/20/2017
$43,251 - $53,229 per year
GS 09
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Occasional travel - Incumbent may be required to fly in a military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time - Full Time
No
SEU-SR-Airplane Pilot-GS-09
424320600
The primary purpose of this position is as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to serve as a copilot assisting with the operation of aircraft and performing administrative duties related to flight/mission accomplishment such as scheduling, mission planning, operational training, and mission management. Upon successful completion of training requirements, satisfaction of time-in-grade requirements and a display of successful performance, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the first interim grade level of GS-11 upon successful completion of training requirements, satisfaction of time-in-grade requirements and display of successful performance at the GS-11 level, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the target grade of GS-12 Airplane Pilot. This position is part of the developmental Airplane Flight Instructor Program, which provides employees with training and valuable experience that serves as the recruitment pool from which GS-13 Airplane Flight Instructors are selected. Incumbent of this position will perform the following duties: Under the guidance and assistance of the aircraft commander/flight instructor and in the role of a copilot, assist in the operation of aircraft in order to gain the experience needed to become a qualified pilot in the unit aircraft.Participate in discussions, meetings or serve on panels or committees regarding unit aircraft and flying mission.Perform and assist with other flight related duties supporting the accomplishment of the unit operational and training mission.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position may or will require incumbent to: (1) Obtain a background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and/or a security clearance. (2) Aircrew and management duties may include stress (both mental and physical), exposures to extreme hot and cold temperatures, gravity forces of three to seven depending on aircraft to which assigned as well as the typical risks or discomforts involved in flying any aircraft through combat maneuvers, night aerial refueling, low level flying and other tactics, and short notification for accomplishment of immediate action items directed by unit supervisors/higher headquarters that must be completed before the duty day ends. (3) Must be a rated pilot aircrew member on flying status in unit to which assigned. Must participate in regular and frequent flights as required by the commander. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required of the position. Must pass physical examination and meet annual flying requirements. (4) Incumbent is subject to the normal pressures, deadlines, and other conditions inherent in this position and others found in the aircrew occupation. (5) Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties: however, the incumbent is assigned non-ART duties not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice. (6) If you are selected for an ART Officer position, you will be required to sign a mobility agreement prior to appointment. (7) Some positions under this announcement may be covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. (8) Some positions covered by this announcement may be designated as drug testing positions where the incumbent may be subject to random drug testing.
Applicants must meet the flying hours requirement below, qualify for a USAF Pilot Rating, be an undergraduate pilot trainee (UPT) graduate, have completed an aircraft basic qualification course, and be currently qualified (within the last 36 months) as an Airplane Pilot in a flying component of a U.S. MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT. (Active Duty or Reserve)
Flying Hours Required:
Airplane Pilot, GS-09
-Must have logged a minimum of one (1) basic flying hour, in a military fixed-wing aircraft. Must be currently qualified in the unit aircraft.
NOTE: Flying hours logged as student pilot are creditable. Flying hours in fighter/training aircraft will be given two-for-one credit by the examining office (Student hours will not be doubled).
Preferred Military AFSC: 11XX https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgps/ http://www.afrc.af.mil/AboutUs/JobOpportunities.aspx must Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must rank in the Best or Highly qualified categories to be considered well qualified for the position. Federal civilian employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/veterans-authorities All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please note if duplicate/multiple application materials are submitted, we will consider the most recent submission as the one of record. If you do not meet the screen out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Flying Hours Requirement listed under 'Qualifications Required' and quality categories as shown below. Qualified applicants eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans within the same quality category. Each applicant will receive an initial rating based solely on their responses to the assessment questionnaire. To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and ATAFR-209 Form, Supplemental Statement of Aeronautical Qualifications will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. If after reviewing your resume and ATAFR-209 Form, Supplemental Statement of Aeronautical Qualifications a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your rating will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. The final rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the Flying Hours Required of this position.
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.
The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability as identified in the Flying Hours Requirement listed under 'Qualifications Required' as they relate to the position for which you are applying.
The following documents are required:
1. Your Résumé - Work experience sections must show inclusive dates (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. If in a Reserve component, you should also identify any man-days or active duty days (total number of days) within the corresponding work experience block, if applicable. Current civil service employees claiming credit for experience that would not normally be part of your primary duties must provide documentation, signed by your supervisor, which verifies the performance of other duties and the percentage of time the other duties were performed. Additional information on what your resume must contain can be found on the following link http://www.afrc.af.mil/Portals/87/documents/jobs/Federal-Job-Information-2017.pdf
2. The Occupational Assessment Questionnaire
3. ATAFR-209, (Dated Jul 02) Supplemental Statement of Aeronautical Qualifications. This form is mandatory. Please upload this form in the supporting documents section under the Other Tab. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
4. Other supporting documents:
Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable - To successfully claim veterans' preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement.
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, please see the information below.
COPY OF DD 214, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OR DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY PROVIDED MUST IDENTIFY TYPE OF SEPARATION, CHARACTER OF SERVICE AND NARRATIVE REASON FOR SEPARATION.
Claims for 5-Point Veterans' Preference. Submit official documentation such as (1) a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - Member 4 copy (2) Virtual MPF awards and decoration printout; or (3) Statement of Service Letter or other form of certification signed by a Military Personnelist or other authorizing official (Commander of your unit or higher headquarters) who certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of Discharge and Character of Service (for members in a Reserve component, the letter must clearly identify 180 consecutive days of active duty, not for training). If selected, you will be required to submit a copy of your DD 214 prior to entering on duty.
Claims for 10-Point Veterans' Preference. Submit the following documents (1) Standard Form 15, pages 1&2 (Revised 10/13 or later; previous editions are unusable) (2) a letter from the Veterans Administration, dated 1991 or later identifying percentage of disability. The Employment Letter is the preferred supporting documentation which must be submitted with the SF 15. The Employment Letter can be requested through the Veterans Administration by calling 1-800-827-1000; and (3) a DD-214 Member 4 copy. If sufficient information is not provided, tentative preference may be granted based on 5-Point Veterans' Preference criteria as stated above.
For recent changes regarding veterans' preference eligibility, please refer to the Federal Register at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-12-29/html/2014-30295.htm.
For additional details on veterans preference, please refer to the OPM VetGuide at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/.
The above mentioned forms may be obtained from the Air Force Reserve website at http://www.afrc.af.mil/AboutUs/JobOpportunities.aspx.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your application must be completed online or faxed to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 1-478-757-3144. The Special Examining Unit office does not accept applications by e-mail, regular mail, fax or in person. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by Friday, October 20, 2017, which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. The Occupational Assessment Questionnaire (as applicable)
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, October 20, 2017. Incomplete application packages will not be considered and will receive an ineligible rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
using the following Vacancy ID 1574021. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy is received which matches your desired geographical location, experience and competencies based upon your category rating. Applicants may receive a Notice of Results (NOR) via Application Manager prior to your application being rated. The rating on this NOR will be based strictly on your answers to the questionnaire. You may receive another NOR via email once your application is rated by a Human Resources Specialist which may reflect a different rating from the initial notice. Qualified candidates may be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/424320600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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