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AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (PILOT/NAV)

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
108TH OPS GP
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Summary

This National Guard position is for a AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (PILOT/NAV), Position Description Number D0307000 and is part of the NJ 108th OG, National Guard.

Its paramount purpose is to plan, organize and supervise all unit flying operations programs required by Air Force, Major Command, and ANS regulations. n addition to supervisory responsibility, this position is a rated aircrew member on flying status involved in the piloting or navigation of unit-equipped (UE) aircraft.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
08/09/2023 to 08/16/2023
Salary
$136,035 to - $192,343 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
McGuire AFB, NJ
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
NJ-12070413-AF-23-100
Control number
742264900

Duties

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As a AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (PILOT/NAV), GS-2101-14, you will:

  • Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work
  • Oversees all unit operations activities, both in the air and on the ground, which based on unit mission and equipment, may include any of the following Air Operation6 program support functional areas: Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Tactics. Scheduling, Plans, Command Post, Intelligence, Life Support, Flying Operations and Flight Management
  • Develops long-range training and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters Inspection schedules and overseas deployment requirements.
  • Acts as a key advisor on the Commander's staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies, e.g. the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), civilian airport authorities, etc., and with unit maintenance resources and support areas
  • Serves as the Operations representative on the Commander's Financial Management Board.
  • Develops and directs the unit flying hour program in coordination with higher headquarters to meet approved higher headquarters flying hour allocations
  • versees all unit flight and ground training of assigned/attached flying personnel. Reviews and recommends establishment for formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, directives and memoranda pertaining to training of the unit and its assigned and attached elements.
  • Monitors the implementation of an effective division safety program for all flying operations and related ground activities.
  • Develops division policy for flight management personnel to insure effective and efficient administrative control of all flight documentation and Individual flight records.
  • Must pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations and meet annual flying requirements as prescribed by applicable regulations and directives
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Areas of Consideration:

CAT 1 All permanent, Indefinite on-board, Title 32 Employees within 108th organization


Military Grades: O-6

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

Additional Employment Requirements:
-Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
-May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
-Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Must have TOP Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type)

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in non-routine pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. Experience which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

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.

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.

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

Must have TOP Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type)

"Our agency supports the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) policies on labor relations, ensuring that all dual status T-32 technicians can engage with authorized union representation if they choose to do so."

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

For Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

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):

Aircraft Maintenance, Electrical, and Technical Competence

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