The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to perform pilot and pilot in command duties in assigned aircraft. Position also accomplishes a variety of administrative duties related to flight and mission accomplishment such as scheduling, squadron operations management, combat mission planning, and training.

DUTY 1: Conducts training for the upgrade of unqualified active duty and/or Reserve aircrew members and
proficiency training for qualified Active Duty, Reservists and ART personnel. Training includes the full cycle
of theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual flight practice.

DUTY 2: Analyzes and interprets unit training objectives, developing training program and training other
aircrew such that the highest level of combat mission-ready proficiency of assigned crewmembers is
maintained. The incumbent prepares course outlines, develops lesson plans, and incorporates new training
objectives to effectively cover all aircrew tasks as outlined in the Master Task Listing and current regulation
guidance.

DUTY 3: As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft in support of the unit mission. The nature
of flying activities which the incumbent must master is dictated by war plans, enemy threats, classifiedintelligence
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.

DUTY 4: Represents the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees. As
an ART officer, serves as a representative of the Air Force Reserve 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.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 326 AIRLIFT SQ with the military rank of Major/O-4, AFSC: 011MXK. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. This experience must have included assignments wherein the applicant was required to have demonstrated ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to operation and training of search/rescue, tanker, transport, fighter, specials operations, bomber, or reconnaissance units; operation of flying training schools; or aircraft performance programs. At least one year of specialized experience must have been of a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to that of the GS-13 in the Federal service.

SUBSTITUTION:
- Completion of Air Force pilot or navigator training or equivalent training in other US military establishments for heavier-than-air aircraft may be substituted for one year of general experience.
- Satisfactory completion of Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, or equivalent in another of the US military establishments, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.
- Each year of service in a Reserve component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would result in progression into the position of Aircraft Operations Officer, and in which the flying requirements specialized by Air Force regulation have been met, may be credited for three months of general or specialized experience. The substitution, may not be made for periods of Reserve service which occurred concurrently with periods of fulltime experience for which credit is assigned.

CERTIFICATION: Must hold or qualify for a USAF Pilot or Navigator rating and be currently qualified in multi-engine or jet engine aircraft, as appropriate, within the past 36 months for non-Federal applicants and within the past 60 months for current Federal employees.

MINIMUM INSTRUMENT HOURS REQUIRED: Must hold a valid USAF instrument rating or other equivalent military or civilian rating.

MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Applicants must have logged 2,000 or more total flying time as a Pilot or Navigator (combat systems officer) (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator, student and other time) or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor and evaluator time). Current Federal employees must be mission qualified on flying status within the past 60 months. Non-Federal employees must have actively flown within the past 36 months.

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 and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise as a pilot. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Knowledge of and ability to formulate plans and courses pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training
activities.
3. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.
4. Knowledge of flying operations and the unit mission.
5. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in
overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
6. Ability to resolve complex issues and maintain good working relations.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air
Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit
training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may
also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
2. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or
influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities. As a designated key
position, the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to
mobilization capability (i.e., formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no
relationship to the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507.
3. This position is designated as a mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another
unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRC command-wide geographic mobility
is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement.
4. The incumbent must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful
accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position.
5. Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
6. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is
subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment.
Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28
August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010. Positions covered
by this SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF
Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508). Drug testing is a condition of employment.
7. 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.
8. Aircrew and management duties include stress (both mental and physical), exposures to extreme hot and cold
temperatures, gravity forces three in non-fighters and seven in fighters, and short notification for accomplishment of
immediate action items directed by unit supervisors/higher headquarters that must be completed before the duty
day ends.
9. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation examinations which
consist both of written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required of
the position.
10. The incumbent of the position must become instructor qualified within two years from the date of
appointment to the position. This is a condition of employment.
11. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
12. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicant must be commissioned or commissionable as an ART Officer in the Air Force Reserves. Technicians are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, Air Reserve Technicians are required to maintain their active membership Reserve unit where assigned. As members of Reserve units, ART Technicians receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

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.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.