AIRPLANE PILOT

Duties

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.

Requirements

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.

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 to check accreditation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.

Additional information

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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