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Aircraft Pilot

Department of the Army
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly for consideration.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
12/01/2023 to 06/24/2024
Salary
$102,613 to - $133,395 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Liberty, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MCDN236851718114S
Control number
763711600

Duties

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  • Regularly flies as pilot in command, maintenance test pilot, or co-pilot of utility rotor-wing aircraft or fixed wing aircraft.
  • Transport passengers or cargo, provides airborne support, and provides tactical operation support.
  • Operates aircraft within all operational, safety and regulatory limitations.
  • Operates navigational and communication radios, auto-pilot, computerized flight management systems, pressurization, and other on-board aircraft systems to ensure proper aircraft operation.
  • Performs duties as a Contracting Officer Representative.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must possess and maintain current commercial multi-engine instrument ratings in accordance with appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. In accordance with AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, the incumbent must successfully pass a urinalysis screening prior to the appointment and periodically thereafter.
  • Must possess and maintain current commercial fixed and rotary wing, multi-engine instrument ratings in accordance with appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Must pass and maintain an annual Army Class II Flight Physical Qualification.
  • Must be qualified and maintain currency in the CASA 212, C-27J, and C-12 and UH60 Helicopter.
  • Must be able to complete and maintain Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification/training IAW DoDI 5000.72.
  • This position requires a Secret Security clearance.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
  • One year probationary period may be required, unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions.

Minimum Flight Hour Requirements: The following flight hour requirements apply to all applicants:

  1. Total Flight Time -- 1500
  2. Pilot-In-Command -- 250
  3. Night Flying -- 75
  4. Flying Time, Last 12 Months -- 100
  5. Multi-engine Airplane-- 500
  6. Heavy Helicopter--500
  7. Instrument-- 75

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes piloting helicopters and multi-engine aircraft for executive level personnel and sensitive cargo; operating rotary wing and/or fixed wing aircraft; preparing technical flight reports and/or accident reports; managing system safety requirements for highly advanced aircraft; performing maintenance test flight procedures to determine airworthiness of assigned aircraft. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Flight Systems
  • Incident Management
  • Technical Problem Solving


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Aviation Career Field position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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