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TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/18/2026 to 03/13/2026
Salary
$45,409 to - $59,031 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Sheppard AFB, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - 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
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
9U-AFPC-12891550-145841-VR
Control number
858056600

Duties

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SUMMARY:
PRIMARY PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is: To manage the administration of training review policies for the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program. In addition to managing all Training Review Boards (TRBs) and Flying Evaluation Boards (FEB), the TRB Specialist advises senior wing leaders regarding the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall fairness of ENJJPT's flying training review process.

DUTIES:

  • Plans, coordinates, and conducts all TRBs and FEB programs for the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW)
  • Coordinates with AETC, 19 AF, and 14 NATO Senior National Representatives (SNRs) to meet higher headquarters-directed suspense concerning TRB/FEB proceedings, training review actions, and student/trainee status.
  • Counsels students/trainees, instructor pilots, military training officers, and international military supervisors on the intricacies of the training review process.
  • Composes, revises, and publishes all 80 FTW instructions, forms, and briefing guides pertaining to management and administration of training review process.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site
  • Works with NATO, DOD, MAJCOM, Flying Training Units (FTU), 19 AF, and wing staff to resolve requirements, resources, and training standard issues
  • Incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, consisting of different shifts and /or workdays
  • Position is not centrally managed/PCS is not authorized

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS06: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of student administrative procedures and policies, to include accession sources requirements, student elimination policies on retraining of officers. Skill in monitoring the reassignment of eliminated officers to new career fields in the Air Force. In depth knowledge of Air Force Instructions (AFI's) and policies pertaining to undergraduate flying training student management. Knowledge of the various program entities involved in conducting student training. Knowledge in the use of training information management systems to create detailed case studies for each eliminated/potential elimination.

FEDERAL TIME-IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of student flow management (syllabus), student data and record management, and student administration IAW appropriate 80 FTW, 19 AF, and AETC Instructions. TIMS training/practical experience is desired.

2. Ability to communicate effectively and gain the cooperation of others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Comfortable resolving controversial issues between parties with culturally diverse viewpoints and varying stakes in the outcome. Capable of providing empathetic counsel to potential candidates for elimination.

3. Skill in planning and accomplishing special training studies and/or projects.

4. Knowledge of education and training systems and various software programs to analyze and interpret trainee management and resolve problems.

5. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines with little or no supervision.

6. Ability to locate, assemble, compose, and format information for reports, inquires, and nontechnical correspondence. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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