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This National Guard position is for a Airplane Flight Instructor, Position Description Number D2045P01and is part of the Ohio Air National Guard.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
07/21/2017 to 08/04/2017
$87,703 - $114,013 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
13
Yes
OH-10027936-AF-17-232
475095100
As an Airplane Flight Instructor, GS-2181-13, you will:
1. Administers combat flight training to military aircrews. Instructs and evaluates pilots through a broad training spectrum, in addition to performing pilot duties.
2. Assesses instructors, CMR and BMC pilots, CMR and BMC Sensor Operators (SOs), and Mission Coordinators (MCs) both assigned and attached to the unit. Assesses newly acquired pilots, SOs, and MCs to determine capabilities/proficiency in the RPA, and train them to effectively employ in a combat mission. Plans, develops, and presents comprehensive academic courses of instruction for both ground and flight training to assist aircrew in maintaining Mission Ready (MR) status. Performs as instructor, and/or flight examiner for ground training which consists of classroom academics and/or aircrew training device (ATD) (simulator) training. Performs as an IP, and/or FE to continually examine rated aircrew to assure training standards are met in the following areas: mission planning, briefing, ground operations, takeoff and landings, in-flight control, cockpit resource management, mission execution, and debriefing. Ensures RPA aircrew gain and maintain the skills necessary to deploy and conduct worldwide operations that provide direct combat support to Combatant Commanders (COCOMs) to include all previously listed mission sets. Develops, validates, and instructs new Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and trains all aircrew on new and emerging combat capabilities of the RPA. Determines progress and proficiency levels of all aircrew; provides re-qualification evaluations and directs/provides specialized remedial or additional training as necessary. Evaluates formal training directives, and develops/recommends course changes, new material, new training systems and methods.
3. Projects unit training requirements and prepares required training records. Utilizes all available training aids to instruct airplane aerodynamics, aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and specific crew duties. Ensures that all applicable directives, instructions, and technical orders applicable to the aircraft and mission are current and adhered to. Reviews, analyzes, and disseminates accident reports, flying safety publications, and special interest items.
4. Maintains a thorough knowledge of airplane systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Flight will be conducted in both day and night missions in visual and instrument conditions. Maintains current knowledge of the theory of flight, air navigations, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics.
5. CMR status as an RPA pilot. Responsible for mission planning and preflight briefings that include: intelligence briefings, weather briefings, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure safe flight procedures and effective mission accomplishment. Conducts comprehensive debrief of mission (to include video tape review and digital flight debriefing media) to ensure that the mission objectives were achieved and training rules/Theater Special Instructions (SPINS) were followed. Monitors physical capability, mental attitudes, and individual problems of all aircrew (pilots, SOs, MCs) that may adversely affect an individual's performance.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: Maj (O4) to Lt Col (O5)
Compatible Military Assignments:
AFSC: 11UX, 18GX
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
You MUST meet the following education requirement to qualify for this position:
An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Judgment and Decision Making
2. Operations and Control
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Transcripts leading to an undergraduate degree.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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