Clarification from the agency

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JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the position is to instruct and perform flight crew work supporting heavy multi engine aircraft, and to provide assistance to the pilot in the overall operation of the aircraft. Primary aircraft include CH 47 Chinook medium-lift transport helicopter, and/or UH 60A Black Hawk transport helicopter. The aircrafts missions include combat service support airlift for movement of heavy supplies, vehicles, aircraft and equipment, troop air assaults, extractions and resupply of troops, and aeromedical evacuations, search and rescue, ice break, mine sweep, and air support of national disasters and state contingencies.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard.

The major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as instructor/flight examiner providing instruction, evaluation and examination on ground and operational training flights to develop and upgrade skills of aircrew members.
• May perform duties of Flight Engineer which includes utilizing a knowledge of major aircraft systems associated with heavy multiengine aircraft.
• Ensures prescribed programs of instruction for aircrew training is adequately covered in terms of course content, coverage, and scope of material presented.
• Incumbent provides assistance to the pilot in preflight planning, monitoring adherence to flight plan, and operating aircraft engines and a wide variety of aircraft control systems, e.g., engine, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, fire suppression, environmental, pressurization throughout the flight.
• Adapts instruction to proficiency level of individuals being rated.

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet Compatible Military Assignment within one year from placement.
• Wear of the military uniform is mandatory.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class II FDME.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 24 months of specialized experience in the following:

• Experience with the CH-47 Chinook medium-lift transport helicopter and UH-60 Black Hawk transport multi-engine aircraft.
• Experience performing a full range of aircrew duties and responsibilities, methods or instructions and requirements.
• Experience using life support equipment and emergency safety procedures.
• Experience operating aerospace ground equipment.
• Experience planning, scheduling, developing, and conducting training and training scenarios to enhance realistic unit training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to serve as CH-47 and UH-60 A/L/M flight engineer, providing support to the pilots by preparing weight and balance forms, aircraft flight readiness inspections, loading and securing cargo, loading and briefing passengers.
• Ability to perform a variety of administrative functions associated with administration of the enlisted aircrew training program.
• Knowledge of major aircraft systems associated with heavy multi-engine aircraft, the interrelationships among these systems, and capabilities of the aircraft.
• Ability to indoctrinate crew by briefing on mission equipment and use of life support equipment and safety emergency procedures.
• Ability to maintain records of operational equipment indicating flights, repairs, maintenance and inspections.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/MOS. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.

MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Appointment): Enlisted: E-4 through E-7
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: ECMF: 15; EMOS: 68W
UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: Any aviation unit within state

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class II Flight Duty Medical Evaluation (FDME). For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

How you will be evaluated

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

Please ensure you follow all instructions carefully. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicant must ensure resume and any other required supporting documentation clearly portrays that s/he meets the required experience level for the position. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.