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HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
AASF #2
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2460P01 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (ASO-AASF 2/ Manning Document 4142-115).

POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO NIGHT SHIFT WORK.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/30/2025 to 10/17/2025
Salary
$107,733 to - $140,055 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Salisbury, NC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NC-12803581-AR-25-206
Control number
847330300

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Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Area 1) (NCARNG) Dual Status TECHNICIANS ONLY. Applications will only be accepted from current employees of the North Carolina Army National Guard with permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) or excepted indefinite (Tenure 3) status.

Duties

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As a GS-2181-13 HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR you will serve as a Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E), instructor pilot, or pilot in command on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned; Perform 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; Incorporate precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and instrument approaches in all mission planning and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of their operations; serve as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Train and evaluate aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques to include the procedures to use in emergencies and malfunctions over rough terrain, e.g., hills and forests both day and night; conduct initial standardization flight evaluations for new air crew members and annual evaluations for assigned and attached pilots, including local aircraft transitions including refresher training; serve as pilot-in-command while operating single and/or multi-engine rotary wing aircraft to perform airlift support for DOD personnel, emergency medical evacuations, aerial fire suppression support, paradrops, rescue, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations; may be required to perform extended flights to and from a wide variety of points, with responsibility for safely transporting passengers and/or classified, chemical, or other hazardous cargo; possess competency on all aviation matters that will encompass safety as the number one priority, demonstrate a consistent mature judgment and maintain a high degree of pilot proficiency for conducting flight missions under visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR); flights may be performed with a combination of day, night, and night vision goggle (NVG) operations under both favorable and unfavorable environmental conditions (fog, sleet, ice, rain, snow, high winds, low ceilings) over both favorable and unfavorable terrain (mountains, water, desert, swamp, forest) which may require a transfer from IFR condition to marginal VFR condition for landing at remote locations; locations may include a combination of confined areas with unfavorable terrain and obstacles and high altitude requiring an in-depth performance planning for take-off and landings under heavy load conditions; flights could be conducted with a combination of unfavorable weather conditions, over unfavorable terrain or water at both low altitude and slow airspeed, at maximum gross weight, which are outside the recommended flight envelops for safe flight and/or involve the use of techniques employed as to avoid detection, and often entail prolonged periods of flying; such flights, maintenance test flights, and low-level flights are such that a safe emergency landing would be difficult and would require a very high degree of pilot skill; adhere to existing Army flight regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations; serve as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): conduct 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; conduct initial instrument standardization rides for new air crew members and as a minimum conducts annual check rides for assigned and attached pilots; serve as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP); ensure flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current; serve as Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator; serve as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility; serve as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP); perform general or limited maintenance test flights following maintenance modifications or repairs to include routine scheduled maintenance; serve as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer; possess or obtain upon appointment the Skill Qualification Identifier (SQI) "I"; manage the Aviation Mission Survivability (AMS) Program; perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO NIGHT SHIFT WORK.

Requirements

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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.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools
  • Must be U.S. Army AH-64D Instructor Pilot Course qualified or have the ability to attend the course within 12-24 months of hire date.
  • You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Warrant Officer (CW2 to CW4)

General Experience: An applicant 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 have working experiences in civilian aviation programs or in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components). 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.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

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):

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