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Position is located in the office of the State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO). Serves as the primary staff officer for the management of aircrew standardization and training programs, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, avionics, armament and associated ground support equipment, maintenance programs, flight safety programs, and operational support airlift usage.
1. Directs, evaluates, and issues technical guidance to aviation units on matters pertaining to aviation training, readiness reporting, the Aircrew Training Manual and National Guard Bureau (NGB) training management and planning.
Oversees both collective and individual programs. Provides staff level supervision to training officers and noncommissioned officers in battalions and related requests for waivers of flying program requirements. Manages and directs the Additional Flight Training Period (AFTP) Program; audits and provides reports on utilization, entitlement, and total program execution. Administers Flying Hour Program (FHP) and Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) priorities. Facilitates direct communication between supported and supporting units involving aviation support. Coordinates joint training exercises. Ensures that all aviation support requirements will further collective training, both for aviation and supported ground units and will contribute to increased combat readiness. Supervises and coordinates training program for ground commanders in use and planning for employment of Army aviation assets.
2. Serves as Aircraft Maintenance Manager and as a technical expert in the field of aircraft equipment maintenance with responsibility for coordination of intermediate and limited Depot Maintenance Programs for the Army Aviation Support Facilities (AASFs). Provides coordination and interface between the aviation facilities and such staff offices as USPFO, Support Personnel Management Office, Public Affairs, Emergency Operations Center, Facilities Management Office, and State Maintenance Office to insure smooth operation and function of the State Aviation Maintenance Program. Analyzes the maintenance management system data to determine cause and effect of adverse trends and problems. Takes action based on analysis to correct problems on adverse trends. Collects information, provides advice, renders decisions, and prepares reports of corrective action.
3. Manages the aircraft inventory for the state. Coordinates between receiving and/or losing state or facility for transfer documents, flight crew requirements, and transfer criteria for all aircraft transfers; works directly with facility Property Book Officers (PBOs) to monitor property book management.
4. Manages Physical Security Program in the SAAO and provides staff level support and assistance to physical security/operational security managers of the aviation units in the state. Conducts physical security inspections and evaluations.
5. Has staff responsibility for the Army Aviation accident prevention program, to include semi annual safety meeting for all aircrew members. Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau and the Army Aviation Center in matters pertaining to aviation safety. May be assigned to aircraft accident investigation teams, maintenance management review and foreign object damage.
6. Represents the SAAO at conferences and meetings. Delivers formal and informal presentations. May participate as a state Army aviation representative on inspection teams and staff visits. Serves, as required, as chairman or member of boards pertaining to pilot flying status, such as; federal recognition, flying evaluation, aircraft accident in flight standardization. Attends conferences on aviation or related subjects, participating with representatives of other services and federal, state, local, and civic agencies and organizations.
7. In the absence of the SAAO, the incumbent serves as advisor to the Adjutant General regarding ARNG aviation matters, performs liaison between the Adjutant General and user organizations in matter relevant to aviation and aircraft maintenance. Liaison is maintained with appropriate agencies for logistic support of assigned aircraft and with Aviation Officers at various Army headquarters. In these situations, the incumbent may exercise personnel management and supervision of aviation facilities.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
MILITARY GRADES:
Officer: O1 - O3
Warrant Officer: WO1 - WO3
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Officer and Warrant Officer: 15 series
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level or equivalent military experience involving aviation operations, aircraft pilot duties, or aviation program management functions.
Specialized experience includes operating or supporting military or civilian aviation programs involving mission planning, mission preparation, flight operations, aviation training, aircraft maintenance coordination, flight safety, operational support, or aviation program administration. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of aviation operations, flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, aviation directives, mission tactics, operational procedures, and aviation safety programs.
Qualifying experience may include reviewing and analyzing mission taskings, intelligence and weather information, conducting crew briefings, filing flight plans, advising leadership on aviation matters, coordinating aviation operations, or monitoring aviation programs and policies.
Length of experience alone will not be considered qualifying. Applicants must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the position
Education
For Army National Guard Officer
Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated semester credit hours. Captains and above must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants must possess FAA certifications or military aviation certifications from accredited civilian or military aviation programs.
For Army National Guard Warrant Officer
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED. An undergraduate degree is desired but not required. Applicants must possess FAA certifications or military aviation certifications from accredited civilian or military aviation programs.
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 ( ).
Position is located in the office of the State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO). Serves as the primary staff officer for the management of aircrew standardization and training programs, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, avionics, armament and associated ground support equipment, maintenance programs, flight safety programs, and operational support airlift usage.
1. Directs, evaluates, and issues technical guidance to aviation units on matters pertaining to aviation training, readiness reporting, the Aircrew Training Manual and National Guard Bureau (NGB) training management and planning.
Oversees both collective and individual programs. Provides staff level supervision to training officers and noncommissioned officers in battalions and related requests for waivers of flying program requirements. Manages and directs the Additional Flight Training Period (AFTP) Program; audits and provides reports on utilization, entitlement, and total program execution. Administers Flying Hour Program (FHP) and Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) priorities. Facilitates direct communication between supported and supporting units involving aviation support. Coordinates joint training exercises. Ensures that all aviation support requirements will further collective training, both for aviation and supported ground units and will contribute to increased combat readiness. Supervises and coordinates training program for ground commanders in use and planning for employment of Army aviation assets.
2. Serves as Aircraft Maintenance Manager and as a technical expert in the field of aircraft equipment maintenance with responsibility for coordination of intermediate and limited Depot Maintenance Programs for the Army Aviation Support Facilities (AASFs). Provides coordination and interface between the aviation facilities and such staff offices as USPFO, Support Personnel Management Office, Public Affairs, Emergency Operations Center, Facilities Management Office, and State Maintenance Office to insure smooth operation and function of the State Aviation Maintenance Program. Analyzes the maintenance management system data to determine cause and effect of adverse trends and problems. Takes action based on analysis to correct problems on adverse trends. Collects information, provides advice, renders decisions, and prepares reports of corrective action.
3. Manages the aircraft inventory for the state. Coordinates between receiving and/or losing state or facility for transfer documents, flight crew requirements, and transfer criteria for all aircraft transfers; works directly with facility Property Book Officers (PBOs) to monitor property book management.
4. Manages Physical Security Program in the SAAO and provides staff level support and assistance to physical security/operational security managers of the aviation units in the state. Conducts physical security inspections and evaluations.
5. Has staff responsibility for the Army Aviation accident prevention program, to include semi annual safety meeting for all aircrew members. Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau and the Army Aviation Center in matters pertaining to aviation safety. May be assigned to aircraft accident investigation teams, maintenance management review and foreign object damage.
6. Represents the SAAO at conferences and meetings. Delivers formal and informal presentations. May participate as a state Army aviation representative on inspection teams and staff visits. Serves, as required, as chairman or member of boards pertaining to pilot flying status, such as; federal recognition, flying evaluation, aircraft accident in flight standardization. Attends conferences on aviation or related subjects, participating with representatives of other services and federal, state, local, and civic agencies and organizations.
7. In the absence of the SAAO, the incumbent serves as advisor to the Adjutant General regarding ARNG aviation matters, performs liaison between the Adjutant General and user organizations in matter relevant to aviation and aircraft maintenance. Liaison is maintained with appropriate agencies for logistic support of assigned aircraft and with Aviation Officers at various Army headquarters. In these situations, the incumbent may exercise personnel management and supervision of aviation facilities.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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.
- Incumbent must possess and maintain current military aviation qualifications, flight status, aeronautical ratings, and medical certifications required for aviation service and continued compatibility with the position.
- This position is subject to the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
MILITARY GRADES:
Officer: O1 - O3
Warrant Officer: WO1 - WO3
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Officer and Warrant Officer: 15 series
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level or equivalent military experience involving aviation operations, aircraft pilot duties, or aviation program management functions.
Specialized experience includes operating or supporting military or civilian aviation programs involving mission planning, mission preparation, flight operations, aviation training, aircraft maintenance coordination, flight safety, operational support, or aviation program administration. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of aviation operations, flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, aviation directives, mission tactics, operational procedures, and aviation safety programs.
Qualifying experience may include reviewing and analyzing mission taskings, intelligence and weather information, conducting crew briefings, filing flight plans, advising leadership on aviation matters, coordinating aviation operations, or monitoring aviation programs and policies.
Length of experience alone will not be considered qualifying. Applicants must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the position
Education
For Army National Guard Officer
Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated semester credit hours. Captains and above must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants must possess FAA certifications or military aviation certifications from accredited civilian or military aviation programs.
For Army National Guard Warrant Officer
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED. An undergraduate degree is desired but not required. Applicants must possess FAA certifications or military aviation certifications from accredited civilian or military aviation programs.
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 ( ).
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