Clarification from the agency

Restricted to CURRENT Onboard Mississippi Army National Guard Technicians.

As a SUPERVISORY HELICOPTER PILOT, GS-2181-13, you will serve as the supervisor of either the Production Control (PC), Maintenance, or Quality Control (QC) divisions within an AVCRAD. The Maintenance Branch manages manpower, equipment, and training, in preparation to perform the AVCRAD and NGB mission and meet Department of the Army (DA) aircraft readiness rate goals. The Production Control division schedules, prioritizes, and resources the workload and special programs of all maintenance operations within the AVCRAD as well as interfaces with all units in the region to provide maintenance support as available. The Quality Control division ensures that aircraft maintenance and repair procedures performed at the AVCRAD, or by AVCRAD personnel, meet stringent quality standards, ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft operations. The incumbent for any of the above positions is accountable to a wide variety of federal, state, and local authorities on all aspects of operations, personnel, equipment, funds, and real property.

Directs work operation involving subordinate employees. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets priorities, and establishes schedules for work completion. Assigns work based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees. Ensures timely performance of work and that quality standards are met. Evaluates overall performance of employees/leaders. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to accomplish the assigned function. Interviews candidates for vacant positions, recommends selections, promotions, or reassignments. Establishes performance standards, counsels, and renders performance appraisals. Schedules and approves leave. Initiates laudatory or disciplinary actions, as applicable. Trains and/or recommends training. Hears group grievances, employee complaints, refers unresolved complaints to higher level supervisor, reviews disciplinary problems.
Responsible for piloting rotary wing aircraft, will participate in performance of test flights and transportation of aircraft to or from the AVCRAD. Maintains aviator proficiency in accordance with Army standards and local requirements. Makes critical judgments and decisions regarding the safety of aircrew and passengers in resolving in-flight emergencies and subsequent rescue efforts if a mishap results.

Communicates and coordinates items of interest and potential adverse impact at the highest levels of national, state, and local leadership. Represents the Army National Guard and state to foreign political and military dignitaries. Coordinates policies, plans, programs, and requirements with the senior leadership levels of the AVCRAD and National Guard Bureau. Serves on a broad range of committees and boards which formulate recommendations on policy, resource allocation, feature planning, and provides feedback to leaders. Maintains liaison with regional units and Army Aviation Support Facilities, Army Major Commands including Army Materials Command (AMCOM), Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM), as well as airport management, and others.

Manages an organization comprised of Quality Assurance Specialists and Quality Control Inspectors dedicated to quality assurance and production. Involved in the overhaul, modification, repair, and fabrication of rotary wing aircraft, aircraft components and assemblies; structural and electrical repair; flight and ground checks; flight tests and acceptance; quality inspections, quality records and analysis. Assigned functions includes the support to field units and other customers through telephone, email, teleconference and contact teams for on-site technical assistance. Work involves management of extremely high level, high visibility quality assurance programs that have major impact on depot operations as well as reliability and safety of rotary wing aircraft in the Army National Guard fleets.

Ensures that aircraft and components sent to the AVCRAD for repair are returned to a high state of operational readiness. Accommodates a variety of non-traditional military roles and missions such as foreign training, augmenting active component training, disaster relief, and drug interdiction. Provides guidance, resources, and other support like depot level requirements. Receives and studies work schedules and plans the maintenance effort within the priorities established by Logistics Management Officer (LMO) and existing production control schedules. Ensures that established, safety practices, supply conservation, and efficient maintenance procedures are being followed. Monitors adequacy of maintenance and repair actions, procedures, and components. Ensures AVCRAD operations and logistics plans meet mobilization requirements and support national war plans.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Military Grades: 04

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1. Must be a graduate of the Aviation Maintenance Officers Course prior to applying.

2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

4. Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime (COMPENSATORY) duty.

5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.

7. Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.

7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

9. Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.

10. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.? Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.? Note:? The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

Mandatory Qualification Requirements - Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: - Must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 or GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. For Army National Guard positions, 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. To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. 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.

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.

NOTES TO CANDIDATES:

a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.

b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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).

d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.

e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

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.