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Unspecified
Unspecified
Aerospace and Aviation
Eglin AFB, FL (On-Site/Office)
Duties
DUTY 1: Develops and provides technical Special Mission Aviation upgrade and proficiency training and instruction to Active Duty, Reserve aircrew members and ART personnel.
DUTY 2: Directly assists the aircraft pilot in the operation of the aircraft by performing as the sole aircrew technician. Accomplishes a wide variety of primary aircrew preflight, in-flight and post-flight duties, including Bold Face Emergency procedures.
DUTY 3: Accomplishes a wide variety of pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight special mission aviator duties required by the nature of the aircraft assigned and/or the aircraft's specialized mission.
DUTY 4: Standardization/Evaluation/Mission Planning/Staff Work. Administers no-notice and annual evaluations to evaluate aircrew members' performance during all phases of mission execution.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment cont...
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
Additionally, exposed to extreme hazards induced from operating aircraft in an actual or simulated tactical environment, which may include, but not limited to, combat aircrew training sorties, aggressive maneuvers, low level flights, formation flights, airdrops, maximum
effort takeoffs, maximum effort landings, overwater operations flown at low altitude for extended periods and unpressurized operations at high altitude or other related scenarios. The position requires good judgment, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct. May perform maintenance or act as team chief in leading and directing others in the accomplishment of maintenance when operating in remote environments.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the FPM 930-71 Recruitment of Air Reserve Technicians through Competitive Examination (ART Agreement). No specific length of experience is required. The qualifications of loadmasters in the Air Force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training rather than years of experience. Applicants for all positions must have logged the minimum number of hours indicated below in the performance of Aircraft Loadmaster duties. Applicants must have been awarded or qualify for a CEAAFSC and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order within 8 YEARS of the date of application. Must be currently within the past 8 YEARS qualified as Instructor in MDS and have a minimum of 500 hours Total Military Flight Time, C-17. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION OF ATAFR Form 209)
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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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 systems and equipment associated with the cargo function, including operation of doors, loading
ramps, cargo winches and assigned passenger/cargo compartment systems, such as oxygen, lighting, interphone,
auxiliary power unit, crew or passenger required items, and emergency procedures, evacuation routes and use of
survival equipment.
2. Knowledge of the theory of weight and balance; shoring and restraint calculations, the use of charts and graphs
and the skill to apply weight and balance factors in preparing load plans which will provide the optimum center of
gravity for the aircraft; mathematics (algebra, geometry and calculus); cargo systems/ equipment, load planning,
current flying directives, and applicable publications; border clearance requirements and forms; hazardous cargo
handling and placement procedures; life support and passenger requirements; and egress /survival procedures.
3. Skill to direct crews in loading according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, emergency jettison
plans, and use of rigging extraction systems for aerial delivery mission.
4. Knowledge of the methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures, and standards of
performance; and skill to apply this knowledge in planning, developing and executing unit training/evaluation
programs.
5. Knowledge of a wide variety of systems to include aircraft mounted weapons systems and components critical to
the performance of the aircraft and the skill to perform pre-flight checks and inspections.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents and reports, present
training/instruction, and brief passengers and crews. Ability to think clearly and analytically in a high stress environment.
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.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.
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.
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 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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
DUTY 1: Develops and provides technical Special Mission Aviation upgrade and proficiency training and instruction to Active Duty, Reserve aircrew members and ART personnel.
DUTY 2: Directly assists the aircraft pilot in the operation of the aircraft by performing as the sole aircrew technician. Accomplishes a wide variety of primary aircrew preflight, in-flight and post-flight duties, including Bold Face Emergency procedures.
DUTY 3: Accomplishes a wide variety of pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight special mission aviator duties required by the nature of the aircraft assigned and/or the aircraft's specialized mission.
DUTY 4: Standardization/Evaluation/Mission Planning/Staff Work. Administers no-notice and annual evaluations to evaluate aircrew members' performance during all phases of mission execution.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
- 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/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing
- May be required to travel in military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
- Must remain proficient in the principles of instruction and demonstrate good judgment, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct.
- Must maintain instructor qualification and demonstrate the highest degree of technical competency in the theory of flight, aerodynamics and aircraft systems operation
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Superior Quals= Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in-flight standardization/evaluation examinations to include random no-notice evaluations
- As prescribed by regulation, may be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while performing aircrew related duties to provide resource protection of high-risk weapons, cryptographic equipment and aircraft anti-jacking
- Exposed to the hazards associated with aircraft flight including but not limited to: gravity forces up to one and one-half while wearing 30- 50lb survival vest, working in strained or cramped position as well as exposure to inclement weather...
- May be required to maintain flight examiner qualification.
- Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms
- 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.
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
Conditions of Employment cont...
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
Additionally, exposed to extreme hazards induced from operating aircraft in an actual or simulated tactical environment, which may include, but not limited to, combat aircrew training sorties, aggressive maneuvers, low level flights, formation flights, airdrops, maximum
effort takeoffs, maximum effort landings, overwater operations flown at low altitude for extended periods and unpressurized operations at high altitude or other related scenarios. The position requires good judgment, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct. May perform maintenance or act as team chief in leading and directing others in the accomplishment of maintenance when operating in remote environments.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the FPM 930-71 Recruitment of Air Reserve Technicians through Competitive Examination (ART Agreement). No specific length of experience is required. The qualifications of loadmasters in the Air Force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training rather than years of experience. Applicants for all positions must have logged the minimum number of hours indicated below in the performance of Aircraft Loadmaster duties. Applicants must have been awarded or qualify for a CEAAFSC and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order within 8 YEARS of the date of application. Must be currently within the past 8 YEARS qualified as Instructor in MDS and have a minimum of 500 hours Total Military Flight Time, C-17. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION OF ATAFR Form 209)
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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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 systems and equipment associated with the cargo function, including operation of doors, loading
ramps, cargo winches and assigned passenger/cargo compartment systems, such as oxygen, lighting, interphone,
auxiliary power unit, crew or passenger required items, and emergency procedures, evacuation routes and use of
survival equipment.
2. Knowledge of the theory of weight and balance; shoring and restraint calculations, the use of charts and graphs
and the skill to apply weight and balance factors in preparing load plans which will provide the optimum center of
gravity for the aircraft; mathematics (algebra, geometry and calculus); cargo systems/ equipment, load planning,
current flying directives, and applicable publications; border clearance requirements and forms; hazardous cargo
handling and placement procedures; life support and passenger requirements; and egress /survival procedures.
3. Skill to direct crews in loading according to weight and balance factors, cargo destination, emergency jettison
plans, and use of rigging extraction systems for aerial delivery mission.
4. Knowledge of the methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures, and standards of
performance; and skill to apply this knowledge in planning, developing and executing unit training/evaluation
programs.
5. Knowledge of a wide variety of systems to include aircraft mounted weapons systems and components critical to
the performance of the aircraft and the skill to perform pre-flight checks and inspections.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents and reports, present
training/instruction, and brief passengers and crews. Ability to think clearly and analytically in a high stress environment.
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.
Additional information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.
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.
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 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.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.
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