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OPERATIONS FLIGHT TECHNICIAN

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as assistant to the Director of the 21 Fighter Squadron, Operations Flight, providing assistance in the overall management for the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS), flight authorizations, ancillary training operational reports and technical guidance, and duty desk operations.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 09/03/2020
Closed date: 09/10/2020
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$44,806 - $58,244 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential
7
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-Time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice, traveling by commercial or military aircraft or by any other designated means.
Appointment type
Term - 12/31/2021
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
7I-AFPC-10901020-030331-BSG
Control number
577840200

Duties

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  • Monitors the operation of the Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) to ensure operations are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
  • Maintains and updates Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS)/Flight Resource Management System (FRMS).
  • Squadron Scheduler. Produces and monitors weekly/monthly flying schedule.
  • Maintains Squadron Duty Desk. Prepares, maintains and validates Flight Authorizations (FA).
  • Operates Squadron Duty Desk. Works closely with squadron supervisors during flying operations to ensure safety of flight. Conducts pre-and post-flying operation duties.
  • Performs a variety of administrative duties.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
  • PCS expenses are not authorized.
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • May be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, call back, uncommon tours of duty, etc. Overtime as flying schedule/mission dictates may be a common occurrence.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • May be required to participate in contingency situations, real world and exercises, as directed.
  • May be required to assume duties of others in unit or other units in lieu of absences.
  • Will be required to be trained on TIMS when implementation is executed.
  • May be required to drive pilots to and from flight line.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Experience in the Host and/or Squadron Aviation Resource Management Field in an Air Force environment for 6 of the recent 8 years is highly desirable.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include planning, coordinating, and scheduling of aircraft flying air mobility missions; aircraft systems, capabilities and limitations to include performance, range, fuel requirement, configuration, and landing and takeoff weight restrictions to ensure that safe and proper mission scheduling; aircrew requirements and limitations, such as crew duty day, crew rest and alert times, and minimum ground times; flight operations, airfield information and restrictions, enroute supplements; i.e. runway length, load bearing capability, and types of fuel available.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, Aviation Resource Management (ARMS) FRMS directives, instructions and manuals with emphasis on knowledge of personnel flight records maintenance, operating/navigating ARMS data system operating procedures, file structure, interface requirement sand oracle browsers; preparation, processing and auditing of associated documentation ( e.g., AFTO Form 781 ). Knowledge gained in an Air Force environment is highly desirable. Knowledge of Aviation Resource career field proficiency and skills enhancement requirements.
2. Knowledge of, and ability to implement, procedures for safeguarding classified information and databases, computer security procedures, etc.
3. Knowledge and experience in using advanced functions of office automation software ( e.g. word processing, spread sheet, etc). A qualified typist is not required.
4. Ability to effectively communicate orally and legibly in writing and ability to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
5. Ability to analyze transactions and records and to interpret directives governing assigned area.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a high operations tempo atmosphere.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please click here.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Air Education and Training Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Veterans Recruitment Authority

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
Luke AFB
7383 N Litchfield Road
Luke AFB, AZ 85309
US

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