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This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1458000 and is part of the OH 179 Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard.
Position is located in Airfield Management/Flight Services Branch which is responsible for coordinating and maintaining liaison with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue operations, and natural disasters. This full- performance level position provides direct support to unit and other military and civilian aircrews during scheduled and unscheduled flying and
ground activities. The incumbent works independently on standard and extended and/or rotating shifts to provide aircrews with information and assistance necessary for planning and conducting safe flight operations.
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!
OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Ohio Air 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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Ohio Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
10/17/2017 to 10/27/2017
$49,765 - $64,697 per year
GS 9
2 vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
OH-10062260-AF-17-507-T
482223000
As a FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST, GS-2101-9, you will perform the following duties:
Provides preflight briefings to military and civilian aircrews, including those of foreign
governments and civilian contractors on CONUS/International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) flight plans. Furnishes pilots with full range of necessary information pertinent to
planning and completing their intended flight safely and assists them in making preflight
decisions and calculations when required. Reviews and evaluates proposed flight plans for
technical accuracy and compliance with USAF, FAA, DOD and ICAO directives. Ensures
flight plan information is in proper format prior to processing plans into the FAA flight
planning Aeronautical Information System (AIS).
Performs quality control on proposed flight plans with aircrews and provides special
briefings to pilots of civilian and non-DOD government aircraft on flight planning
procedures. Briefs aircrews on air traffic control, noise abatement, and Bird Aircraft Strike
Hazard (BASH) procedures to include special departure procedures, radar departures,
communications requirements, and airfield conditions and restrictions. Ensures aircrews
are briefed on Foreign Clearance Guide requirements for OCONUS flight operations.
Briefs pilots on alternate airfields' facilities, status and limitations of navigational aids,
restricted areas, radio frequency changes, call letters, airfield obstructions, and other
information necessary to accomplish the flight safely. Recommends revision and/or
changes to flight plans as appropriate. Provides taxi, run-up, and takeoff information.
Obtains and coordinates Pilot Report (PIREP) information to appropriate agencies related
to mission profiles. Briefs Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as required prior to all flights.
Provides flight following as required on all flight plans. Initiates special actions and /or
precautions when VIPs, hazardous cargo, and air evacuation flights are involved.
Maintains, issues, and destroys classified and COMSEC material for unit and transient
aircraft.
Through the use of air-to-ground communications, communicates with pilots in flight with
information regarding flight plans; clearances; advisories on local, enroute, and destination
airfield conditions; messages; and other data effecting safety of flight. Coordinates with
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Radar
Approach Control (RAPCON) and control Tower on all flight plan changes. Provides
special flight following services based on weather elements, airfield conditions, and aircraft
characteristics. Sends and receives notifications of inbound and outbound air traffic
including emergencies with FAA and local authorities.
Schedules and coordinates use of military special use airspace/facilities including air
refueling areas, military operating areas, and landing and drop zones.
Determines appropriate action in implementing emergency, Quick Reaction Checklist
(QRCs), and operations plans. Activates secondary crash phone network for aircraft
accidents, and in-flight and ground emergencies. Evaluates seriousness of incidents and
notifies proper agencies. Initiates communications search for overdue and unreported
military aircraft, and upon confirmation, implements search and rescue procedures.
Conducts anti-hijacking procedures during passenger processing activities. Coordinates
response activities with air traffic control and crash and rescue agencies and supports
local authorities. Operates FAA flight planning communications equipment for input of
flight plans, receiving arrival/departure messages, making queries concerning overdue
aircraft and notifying the appropriate authorities. Monitors primary crash phone system,
and activates and transmits emergency information on secondary crash circuits as
required.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.
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 Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: E-4 to E-7
**There are two vacancies: One from E-4 to E-6 and the other from E-4 to E-7**
Compatible Military Assignments: 1C7XX,1C0X2
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in fields listed below leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. Education -Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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 serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.***
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. Attention to Detail
2. Customer Service
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
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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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