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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This position is for a FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description # D0606P00 and is part of the ID AASF, Idaho Army National Guard.
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
INDEFINITE POSITION- MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF SELECTED, CURRENT AASF PERMANENT TECHNICIAN'S TENURE WILL TRANSFER WITH MEMBER TO THIS POSITION.
05/15/2020 to 06/05/2020
$58,260 - $75,740 per year
GS 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - INDEFINITE POSITION- MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF SELECTED, CURRENT AASF PERMANENT TECHNICIAN'S TENURE WILL TRANSFER WITH MEMBER TO THIS POSITION.
Full-Time
Competitive
10
No
No
ID-10819237-AR-20-129
568492900
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Position is located at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Training Operations Branch. The purpose of the position is to instruct and perform flight crew work supporting multi-engine aircraft, and to provide assistance to the pilot in the overall operation of the aircraft. Primary aircraft include UH 60 A/L Black Hawk and UH 72. Mission include combat service support airlift for movement of heavy supplies and equipment. Troop air assaults: extractions and resupply of troops, and aeromedical evacuations: search and rescue: and air support of national disasters and state contingencies.
Serves as instructor/flight examiner providing instruction, evaluation and examination on ground and operational training flights to develop and upgrade skills of aircrew members. Applying knowledge of the full range of aircrew duties and responsibilities, methods of instruction and requirement of the program, performs standardization, currency, instrument, proficiency, tactical, emergency and special tasks evaluation flights. Ensures prescribed programs of instruction for aircrew training is adequately covered in terms of course content, coverage, and scope of material presented. Adapts instruction to proficiency level of individuals being rated. Performs the following typical tasks: Assesses newly assigned individuals' level of experience and training through review of training records and/or proficiency flight evaluation to determine proficiency and skill status. Plans and conducts aircrew training program. Prepares formal course outlines. Schedules and conducts initial, refresher and continuing training, including ground and flight instruction, procedures training). Provides training on in- flight planning and coordination responsibilities: operating principles and characteristics of major aircraft systems; aircraft parameters: operational/mission requirements: equipment systems operation/and troubleshooting; proper and correct methods of performing aircrew duties, e. g., use of aircraft performance charts, computation and aircraft weight and balance, techniques of aircraft internal loading, forms and records completion, arm and hand signals, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, techniques of normal and rapid (hot) refueling, armament rearming, passenger briefing, sling (external) loads, hoist operations, observer duties and emergency procedures. Administers evaluation and determines examinees proficiency to perform duties as a crew member. Performs a variety of administrative functions associated with administration of the enlisted aircrew training program. Ensures all necessary course materials and training aids are available, technical and related publications are current, keeping crew members informed of pertinent changes.
May perform duties of Flight Engineer which includes utilizing a knowledge of major aircraft system associated with multi-engine aircraft, the interrelationships among these systems, and capabilities of the aircraft. Incumbent provides assistance to the pilot in pre-flight planning, monitoring adherence to flight plan, and a wide variety of aircraft control systems, e.g., engine, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, fire suppression, environmental, pressurization, throughout the flight. Incumbent inspects condition and readiness of aircraft, accompanies pilots on pre-flight/in-flight inspections and aircraft test flights and operational checks. Operates and monitors aircraft control devices and indicators. Determines and monitors factors data affecting performance of aircraft, such as temperatures, altitude, humidity, field conditions, configuration and weight of aircraft on aircraft takeoff, flight, and landing, and keeps pilot informed. Computes fuel and cargo load, and weight, and balance factors. Prepares for combination loads determining placement of cargo and passengers within weight and balance limitations. Prior to takeoff, insures cargo is properly secured, proper publications and emergency equipment are aboard as required. Uses, inspects and maintains aircraft installed mission equipment such as recovery hardware, slings, litters, etc. Assists in familiarizing crew members with operating procedures. Indoctrinates crew by briefing on mission equipment and use of life support equipment and safety emergency procedures. Ensures carry- on weapons are cleared and safe and that loose equipment, baggage and passengers are secured.
Military Grades: E-5 THROUGH E-7
Compatible Military Assignments: 15T MOS ONLY
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
INDEFINITE POSITION- MAY CONVERT TO A PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF SELECTED, CURRENT AASF PERMANENT TECHNICIAN'S TENURE WILL TRANSFER WITH MEMBER TO THIS POSITION.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Flight engineers assist the pilot in operating various aircraft systems, e.g., hydraulic, fuel, electrical or pressurization to assure safe operation of aircraft.
Experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Specialized experience requirements are to be determined locally, depending on the necessary requirements for your current airframe and the required certificates as specified by the appropriate Air and Army Regulation. Specific MOS/AFSC's may be included when essential for successful performance of the position.
The local requirements are:
- MOS: 15T
- Ability to obtain FI identifier
- Preferred ALSE experience or ability to attend ALSE course
There are no additional education requirements required 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.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
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.
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.
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.
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