Clarification from the agency

AREA 1 = Permanent & Indefinite On-Board Title 32 Employees AREA 2 = Delaware National Guard On-Board Title 5 Employees with Military Membership in the Delaware National Guard AREA 3 = Current Temporary Title 32 Employees, Traditional Military Members (M-Day & DSG), & AGR Members

NAVIGATOR - GS-2183-11:

1. Under the guidance and assistance of the aircraft commander/flight instructor, operates aircraft to become a fully qualified, mission-ready Navigator in unit type aircraft. The nature of flying activities which the incumbent must master is dictated by war plans, enemy threats, classified intelligence gathering, and gaining MAJCOM training requirements. Actual tasks include low level flying (down to 100 feet above ground level (AGL) and up to 540 Knots for fighter type aircraft, down to 300 feet AGL and 210-290 Knots for airlift/tanker type aircraft) and other degrees of hazard. Combat maneuvers,
threat avoidance, and aerial flight survival must be firmly understood. Night aerial refueling (airplane typical) must be accomplished. Bombing, air-to-ground and air-to-air gunnery, air combat maneuvering, and other requirements exist for fighter organizations. Use of night vision devices, flying in mountainous terrain, performing combat assault landings on unprepared runways, and accomplishing aerial delivery of cargo/personnel (airplane typical) are required. Receives instruction and flight experience in the use of instruments, radio and navigation equipment, in-flight emergency operating procedures such as electrical, hydraulic, or engine failures, takeoff and landing procedures, penetration to landing areas, combat maneuvering procedures, weapon delivery procedures, and other exercises dictated by the unit aircraft and associated missions.

2. Participates in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees regarding unit aircraft and flying mission. Serves as a representative of the Air National Guard to the public and dignitaries and high ranking personnel during visits and while performing duty at or away from home station. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings and training sessions to secure cooperation, resolve issues, and convey information relative to flight training and flying operations.

3. Performs other flight related duties supporting the accomplishment of the unit operational and training mission. Assigned duties encompass the unit's operational planning and mission execution and include, but are not limited to participation in and assisting with: mission planning and briefing; life support; mobility; drop zone landing zone; publications; weapons; and others.

NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR) - GS-2183-12:

1. Instructor duties include reviewing trainee's prior training and experience records of newly assigned aircrew to determine and planning the type and level of training necessary to achieve the required level of proficiency or skill. Prepares individual developmental records, along with a training syllabus with projected units of training required and ensures all required upgrade training items are completed, signed off, and proficiency demonstrated IAW AFI 11-2 MDS grading requirements before recommending trainee for evaluation or certifying the student as qualified in a tactic or mission. Schedules and participates in flight instruction with student to observe in-flight performance, demonstrate proper procedures and techniques, and evaluate progress. Provides thorough preflight and post-flight briefings and critiques that comply with requirements of mission outlines, as appropriate, for the type mission being flown. Maintains records of ground and flight training provided to crew members, analyzes progress, and prepares required training reports. Evaluates, diagnoses, and critiques student performance, identifies learning objectives and difficulties, and prescribes and conducts remedial instruction. Plans and conducts platform aircrew ground training, including simulator and procedures training on operational mission requirements, equipment operation, correct method for performing aircrew specialty duties, and applicable emergency procedures.

2. Incumbents are subject to rotation to perform administrative staff tasks in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas:

a. Training and Scheduling: Designs and coordinates comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical aircrew training. Adopts and implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training. Establishes training goals and objectives for instrument flight and general operation of the UE airplane. Tailors training program to individual needs in order to provide uninterrupted progress. Analyzes post-mission debriefing and critiques to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Plans, develops and implements the unit flying schedule using inputs from within the Air Operations Group. Coordinates the operational requirements with the Aircraft Maintenance Group, the FAA and other outside agencies.

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Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• To qualify for GS-2183-11, applicants must have 36 months of specialized experience, education or training within the 2183 occupational series.
• To qualify for GS-2183-12, applicants must meet specialized experience at GS-2183-11 plus provide certification as a qualified Navigator Instructor.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the close of this advertisement.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-2 - O-5

Compatible Military Assignments: 12M3B

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

NAVIGATOR - GS-2183-11 - Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training that required obtaining information on type of mission, weather, and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. Validated ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions. Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel. Validated completion of the necessary hours required for applicants' current airframe. (ex. 1000 hours total navigation time which includes 200 hours' time in the C-130).

NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR) - GS-2183-12 - Must have GS-2183-11 experience listed above plus certification as a qualified Navigator Instructor.

DEFINITION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: **Specialized experience must be closely related to the work to be performed in the job for which you are applying and meet education, and other qualifications listed in the job announcement

**QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):