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Supervisory Aircraft Pilot

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Army Reserve Aviation Command
This job announcement has closed

Summary

Amends closing date to 12/06/2024.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility Los Alamitos West located in Los Alamitos, California.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/25/2024 to 12/06/2024
Salary
$120,246 to - $156,323 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Los Alamitos, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The business travel requirement is 20%.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SDDE249703938978HWR
Control number
815888400

Duties

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  • Serve as a Supervisory Aircraft Pilot for the United States Aviation Support Facility (ASF).
  • Establish work schedules and priorities for subordinates based on workload.
  • Provide training support in all phases of aviation unit operations, aircraft maintenance and supply functions.
  • Formulate, standardize, and implement comprehensive flight standardization, evaluation and training programs.
  • Responsible for the operation of the USAR Aviation Support Facility for the Army Reserve Aviation Command.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be H-60 Maintenance Test Pilot (MP) qualified
  • This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.
  • This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
  • This position requires an annual medical examination.
  • This position requires a secret security clearance.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

Basic Requirement: Possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates, and/or military rating, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position. Your application packet MUST include a copy of your FAA certificates or military ratings. Flight hours MUST be included in the body of your resume

Flight hour requirements:

  • Total flight time - 1500 hours
  • Pilot in Command - 250 hours
  • Night flying - 75 hours
  • Flying Time, Last 12 months - 100 hours (50% may be waived for current employees)
    Please review the OPM qualification standard for specific flight requirements: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS2100/2181.htm
  • Specialized Experience: Must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Performing various aviator duties as a Maintenance Test Pilot (MP), or Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME); establishing work schedules, determining priorities, delegating responsibilities, providing feedback to employees, and setting performance standards; assisting with operational budgetary requirements; and providing training in all phases of aviation unit operations, aircraft maintenance and supply functions.

    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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • One year supervisory 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 a Installation Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • As a supervisor, you must comply with the Army Civilian Education System (CES) course and timeline requirements. The Supervisory Development Course (SDC) must be completed within one year of placement into a supervisory position. For information on CES, please visit the following website: https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/EducationalPrograms#sd
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • This position is obligated.

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, 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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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