FLIGHT TEST PILOT- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Duties

• Serves as rotary-wing flight test pilot, functional check flight pilot, instructor pilot, evaluator pilot, and/or Command Chief Pilot (CCP) for assigned rotary aircraft types.
• Plans, executes and debriefs test, test support, and flying training sorties IAW governing USAF and/or FAA instructions and directives.
• Manages research, test and evaluation projects and programs.
• Supports squadron leadership on matters regarding aircraft flight test operations and test support activities.
• As designated by the MAJCOM, performs the functions of the Command Chief Pilot and/or Government Flight Representative (GFR).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• 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/
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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.
• 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.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This position is Acquisition Category Professional Development Program (APDP) Test and Evaluation Level II.
• This position has a moderate lifting requirement (15-44 pounds). The incumbent must maintain personal physical fitness levels comparable to active duty aircrew counterparts.
• The incumbent must maintain aircraft flight qualification IAW AFI 11-202 Volume 2 and applicable MAJCOM procedures/directives.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, . Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: For all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Extensive rotary-wing flight test experience, including conducting developmental or operational flight tests on new or significantly modified aircraft. Experience managing squadron flight operations, aircrew training, scheduling, safety, test support, and resource utilization is also required. The position requires the ability to implement flight test policies and procedures, supervise aircrew activities, and potentially maintain multiple aircraft qualifications.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

• Ability to conduct developmental rotary-wing aircraft flight test at the most critical test conditions of loading, speed, maneuvering, and configuration. Ability to determine maximum limits of safe rotary-wing/tiltrotor operation and aerodynamic stability where a substantial degree of hazard exists.
• In-depth knowledge of USAF aircraft operations, aircrew training, aircrew standardization and evaluation, aerospace resource management, aerospace test and evaluation, and aircrew personnel equipment and survival training is required.
• Ten years of military pilot-rated officer experience with active military/government flight experience within the last 4 years is highly desired. A minimum of 2,000 flight hours, of which 1,500 hours rotary-wing and 500 hours night-vision device experience is highly desired. At least 75 hours of instrument flying and a minimum of 100 hours instructor time is highly desired. Prior experience as an evaluator pilot is highly desired. Functional Check Flight/Maintenance Test Flight and/or Operational Test Flight experience is desired. Graduate of a Military Test Pilot Course or School (or equivalent) is highly desired. Qualification and currency in the unit's assigned aircraft is highly desired.
• Ability to perform frequent and regular aerial flights in high performance military aircraft associated with training, evaluation, test, and test support military flight activity is required. Applicant must meet periodic USAF Class II medical standards as required by Air Force instructions. Applicant will have access to flight surgeons and must comply with AFI 48-123 requirements to see a flight surgeon for Duties Not Involving Flying (DNIF) and Return to Flying Status (RTFS) determinations. The medical role of the flight surgeon will be limited to "fitness for flight duty" determinations, i.e. DNIF and RTFS
• Knowledge of Expeditionary Air Force concepts, aircraft maintenance, flight safety, acquisition, force development and security regulations, practices, and procedures is required.
• Ability to plan, organize, mentor, motivate, and direct the functions of and appraise subordinate personnel is required. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to include public speaking before large and small audiences is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a broad range of contacts is required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Familiar with USAF flight operations rules and procedures
• Experience planning, executing, and reporting under USAF Test Center rules and procedures.
• Current or previously qualified military Instructor Pilot in the H-1, H-60, MH-139, or V-22
• Ability to conduct developmental rotary-wing aircraft flight test at the most critical test conditions of loading, speed, maneuvering, and configuration. Ability to determine maximum limits of safe rotary-wing/tiltrotor operation and aerodynamic stability where a substantial degree of hazard exists.
• In-depth knowledge of USAF aircraft operations, aircrew training, aircrew standardization and evaluation, aerospace resource management, aerospace test and evaluation, and aircrew personnel equipment and survival training is required.
• Ten years of military pilot rated officer experience with active military/government flight experience within the last 4 years is highly desired. A minimum of 2,000 flight hours in rotary-wing and/or tilt-rotor aircraft types is highly desired. At least 100 hours of instrument flying and a minimum of 100 hours instructor time is highly desired. Prior experience as an evaluator pilot is highly desired. Functional Check Flight/Maintenance Test Flight and/or Operational Test Flight experience is desired. Qualification and currency in the unit's assigned aircraft is highly desired.
• 2 years of experience in computer programming desired
• 2 years of flight test experience desired
• 2 year of test program lead experience desired
• 2 years aircraft mechanic experience desired
• 2 years HVAC experience desired
• 2 years laboratory equipment calibration experience desired

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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

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