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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, Position Description Number D2460000 and is part of the Delaware Army National Guard, Army Aviation Support Facility.
Learn more about this agency05/03/2024 to 05/27/2024
$136,321 - $177,222 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
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No
DE-12406894-AR-24-58
789794500
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to on-board employees in Area 1 = Permanent & Indefinite On-Board Title 32 Employees
1. Serves as rotary wing Instructor Pilot (IP). Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques. This includes the procedures to use in emergencies and malfunctions over rough terrain, e.g., hills and forests both day and night. Training includes instruction and evaluation for operating unique electronics equipment, such as precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and approaches. Conducts initial standardization flight evaluations for new air crew members and annual evaluations for assigned and attached pilots, including local aircraft transitions including refresher training.
2. Performs preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route planning/coordination. Incorporates precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and instrument approaches in all mission planning and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of their operations. Maintains and studies current and complete files of aeronautical publications, navigation charts, instrument approach procedures, air traffic control procedures.
3. Performs one or more of the following major functional duties:
a. Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE). Conducts instrument flight qualifications and training which includes, instrument flight planning, precision handling and maneuvering of the aircraft, navigation using the aircraft navigation instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS. Conducts initial instrument standardization rides for new air crew members and as a minimum conducts annual check rides for assigned and attached pilots.
b. Serves as rotary and/or fixed wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP). Trains and evaluates IP's and provides technical supervision of the standardization program. Ensures flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
c. Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP). Incumbent performs general or limited maintenance test flights following maintenance modifications or repairs to include routine scheduled maintenance. Flights are made to determine the airworthiness of the aircraft and to ensure all systems/components are functioning within the maneuvers and loads prescribed in applicable aircraft maintenance manuals and regulations.
d. Serves as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Army Aviation Support Facility. If assigned this duty the individual is required to successfully complete training in accordance with Federal laws, DoD and Army regulations before assuming any safety duties. Provides assistance to the AASF Commander concerning all areas of safety to implement and monitor the safety
program by conducting scheduled and unscheduled surveys, monitoring the flight schedule for crew assignments, reading appropriate messages, distributing safety literature, planning and facilitating safety meetings, and providing advice to the different divisions as needed.
e. Serves are Maintenance Test Pilot (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot/Function Check Pilot Evaluator. Trains and evaluates ME/FCP's and provides technical supervision and standardization of the maintenance program. Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned. Ensures ME/FCP pilot proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current. Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
f. Serves as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer: Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer. Will possess or obtain upon appointment the Skill Qualification Identifier (SQI) "I". Manages the Aviation Mission Survivability (AMS) Program. Determines AMS Capability Gaps. Verifies Mission Configuration of Aircraft Situational Awareness Systems. Integrates AMS into Unit Training Plans. Conducts AMS Planning. Integrates AMS into Plans and Orders. Manages the Target, Track, and Locate (TTL) Systems. Conducts Personnel Recovery (PR) Training. Conducts Army Aircraft Combat Damage Collection and Reporting. Determines Aviation Survivability Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP). Conducts Threat and Survivability Tactics Training. Integrates PR into Plans and Orders. Assess Aircrew Tactics Tasks as a Unit Trainer (UT). Manage the Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) Training. Manage the Aviation PR Program. Conduct Joint Operations Training.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
5. Contact HRO for a full copy of this PD
GS-13 Army National Guard Warrant Officer Positions Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
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):
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 Day, Month and Year, e.g., 02/01/2017, Feb 1, 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. (Required)
2. DNG 51-R (Required)
3. Aviation certifications from accredited military aviation school (Required)
4. Other supporting documents: SF 50, OF-306, DD214, Certificates: (Not Required)
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12406894
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/789794500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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FEDERAL TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS A MILITARY POSITION
APPOINTMENT TYPE - PERMANENT FULL-TIME
DUAL STATUS, NON-BARGAINING
DEARNG - ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY (AASF)
Open to applicants in the following Area of Consideration:
1 = Permanent & Indefinite On-Board Title 32 Employees
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
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