Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.

This position is located in the Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots and aero scout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination and evaluation. Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments. Incumbent is also responsible to the Facility Commander for all aspects of aviation/ground safety matters.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32), GS-2181-13, you will:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensures flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
• Performs ground maintenance operational checks, trouble shooting, rotor smoothing.
• Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
• 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.
• Prepares for safety, environmental, hazardous communication, occupational health, and other inspections.
• Responsible for the aviation safety stand-down in conjunction with the aviation units. Ensures all required reports are completed in a timely manner, maintains an up to date safety file to include appropriate follow up records for Abbreviated Aviation Accident Reports (AAAR), surveys and meetings.
• 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.
• Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer.
• Will possessor 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 AMSinto 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. Integrate Army Aviation into Joint Operations.
• Integrate Army Aviation into the Joint Targeting Process. Coordinate Airspace in Support of Aviation Operations. Manage Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Military Rank: Warrant Officer, 153A

• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position is located in the Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF).
• The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots and aero scout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination and evaluation.
• Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments.
• Incumbent is also responsible to the Facility Commander for all aspects of aviation/ground safety matters.
• This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Army National Guard Warrant Officer Positions:
Must have the following experience:

• Must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups.
• Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
• Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
• Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
• Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
• Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.

Must be current ME/IP in the AH64D or E model with over 2000 flight hours.

Applicants must have the following:
1. Must have the appropriate security clearance:
a. In regard to the aviator position's Series GS 2181 and the DoD criteria for the technician position's compatible military skill classification security clearance requirements.
OR
b. Awarded a current Single Scope Background Investigation according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives. Award of entry level to the technician position's compatible military skill, without a completed SSBI, is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance was granted.

2. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.

3. To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.

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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.


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