This job opportunity is for a Airplane Pilotposition, position descriptionD0253P02, within the 141st ARSof the New Jersey Air National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
The purpose of the position is to pilot a unit-equipped (UE) airplane, perform piloting responsibilities, and perform administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.
This position is for an indefinite length of time and is not permanent.
Summary
This job opportunity is for a Airplane Pilotposition, position descriptionD0253P02, within the 141st ARSof the New Jersey Air National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.
The purpose of the position is to pilot a unit-equipped (UE) airplane, perform piloting responsibilities, and perform administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.
This position is for an indefinite length of time and is not permanent.
This vacancy announcement is for a Dual-Status Technician position which requires active membership in the New Jersey National Guard (uniformed military service). Official appointment is not effective until membership within the New Jersey National Guard is confirmed by the gaining Human Resources Office.
Areas I: Open to Permanent, (does not include Temporary) on-board, Title 32 Technicians of the NJ National Guard
Areas II: Open to Permanent, (does not include Temporary) on-board, Title 32 and Title 5 Employees of the NJ National Guard
Areas III: Open to New Jersey National Guard members (This includes Army and Air)
Areas IV: Open to anyone eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard
Military Grades: O-1 to O-5
Compatible Military Assignment: 11MXF
Selectee will have two (2) years to obtain the required AFSC.
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
Additional Employment Requirements:
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license
SECURITY CLEARANCE: This position requires the Selectee to possess an Active Secret Security Clearance and obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Selectee will have one (1) year of the Appointment to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
General Experience
Must have the following experience(s);
Understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts
One year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank)
Mandatory Qualification Requirements
A Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications
Military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment
Specialized Experience
Must have 36 months of experience in the following;
Piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft;
Fixed-wing
Rotary
Remotely piloted aircraft
Training and instructing others in the piloting of a specified main-frame military aircraft
Supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings
Traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed
Planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace
Conducting particular missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics
Flying in mountainous terrain
Performing tactical remote site evaluations
Performing landings on remote sites
Providing ground and flight training
Conducting night-vision operations or instructions
Must have two years of experience in one of the following programs;
Civilian aviation program
Military service aviation program (active duty or reserve components)
Army National Guard Aviation Support facility
Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group
REQUIRED FLYING HOURS:
200 hours total military fixed wing flying time
KC-135 flying time preferred
Education
This position has the following education requirements:
An undergraduate, four-year degree from an accredited college/university
A Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program OR must have aviation certification from accredited military aviation school.
Additional information
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.
This is a part-time position, therefore, benefits which are based on hours of work will be limited.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
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):
Judgement and Decision Making, Operation and Control, and Safety and Security
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this position:
1. Online Application- questionnaire
2. Resume - must include your contact information, dates of employment (to include months and years) and duties performed
3. College Transcripts - For Educational claims - or other documentation to support your Educational claims. (an undergraduate degree is required)
4. DD-214 - For Current and Prior Military Service Members - must provide your DD-214s to claim prior Title 10 time, last MOS/AFSC held, and/or Veteran's Preference claims. (cannot be a military training completion DD214)
5. SF-50 - For Current and Prior Federal Employees - must provide your most recent Non-Award Standard Form 50 (SF-50) - to claim Federal Employment status
6. Certifications - must provide proof of certification for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program OR must have aviation certification from accredited military aviation school.)
7. Certificate of Completion of KC-135 Airplane Flight Instructor Course or Form 8
8. Current Flight History RIP
9. Current and signed Flight Physical (DD Form 2992)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 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.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this position:
1. Online Application- questionnaire
2. Resume - must include your contact information, dates of employment (to include months and years) and duties performed
3. College Transcripts - For Educational claims - or other documentation to support your Educational claims. (an undergraduate degree is required)
4. DD-214 - For Current and Prior Military Service Members - must provide your DD-214s to claim prior Title 10 time, last MOS/AFSC held, and/or Veteran's Preference claims. (cannot be a military training completion DD214)
5. SF-50 - For Current and Prior Federal Employees - must provide your most recent Non-Award Standard Form 50 (SF-50) - to claim Federal Employment status
6. Certifications - must provide proof of certification for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program OR must have aviation certification from accredited military aviation school.)
7. Certificate of Completion of KC-135 Airplane Flight Instructor Course or Form 8
8. Current Flight History RIP
9. Current and signed Flight Physical (DD Form 2992)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 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.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
