TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (FLIGHT SIMULATOR)

Duties

• The employee performs the duties of Flight Instructor and Instrument Examiner utilizing the UH-60L/M "B1ack Hawk Aircrew Trainer" (BAT) Flight Simulator or similar equipment.
• Employee also instructs in instrument approach and departure procedures, holding procedures, and use of instrument landing systems.
• The employee evaluates comprehension, retention, and application of procedures related to visual and instrument flight, tactical flight, helicopter gunnery, aircraft/weapons system operations, and limitations.
• In addition, the individual conducts a crew briefing on mission, weather, flight route, performance data, flight control transfer, and crew duties, including emergency duties.
• Perform periodic proficiency flights in the simulator to demonstrate flight techniques and procedures to aviators during training and to successfully complete evaluations administered by standardization personnel.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) may be required approximately 10% of the time.
• Must be able to pass an audiometry prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Failure to pass an audiometry will result in the employee being subject to adverse action proceedings IAW appropriate regulations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee may be required to work non-standard hours (after regular duty hours and weekends) as necessary to accomplish mission objectives.
• The employee will be evaluated annually I.A.W. AR 95-1, TC 3-04.11, FORSCOM Reg 350-1, local directives and appropriate Aircrew Training Manual.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• This position has been identified as being a Key and Mission Essential position and has been designated under the provisions of AR 690-11, Mobilization Planning and Management. Please see "Additional Information."
• This is an Inclement Weather position. The employee may be required to report to duty or remain on duty during inclement weather.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes assist with evaluating pilots and/or instructors/examiners in advanced techniques and/or procedures for rotary wing aircraft; assist with providing in-flight and/or ground instruction and/or evaluations such as refresher and mission related training; and review trainings through evaluation materials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Education / Training Program Administration
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Manages and Organizes Information
• Oral Communication
• Reading Comprehension
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is an Aviation 64 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position has been designated Key (2): This position has been identified as being a Key and Mission Essential position and has been designated under the provisions of AR 690-11, Mobilization Planning and Management. A Key position is defined as any Army position that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of their agency to function effectively. Because of the essential nature of these positions, the Secretary of the Army, or his designee, shall designate such positions as key positions and shall require that they not be filled by members of the National Guard, Ready Reservists, or military retirees with recall obligations. This is an Inclement Weather position. The employee may be required to report to duty or remain on duty during inclement weather.