About the Position: This vacancy is located in the Directorate of Aviation Operations, Flight Simulator Branch located on Fort Cavazos, TX. Ft Cavazos is nicknamed The Great Place because of the quality of life the post and area offer Soldiers and their families. Ft Cavazos covers a total of 340 sq miles and rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas, between Killeen and Copperas Cove.

Duties

Oversee the operation of the AH-64 flight simulator. Evaluate comprehension, retention, and application of procedures related to visual and instrument flight, tactical flight, helicopter gunnery, aircraft/weapons system operations, and limitations. Review aviator training records. Train and evaluate rated pilots and/or instructors/examiners in advanced techniques and procedures for rotary wing aircraft. Conduct crew briefings on mission, weather, flight route, performance data, flight control transfer, crew duties and emergency duties. Conduct Flight Simulator Training and instruction.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Employee may be required to work non-standard hours (after regular duty hours and weekends) as necessary to accomplish mission objectives.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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 in this document. 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 serving as an Instructor Pilot and/or Instrument Examiner of basic and advanced rotary wing flight techniques, normal and emergency procedures, and rotary wing systems and operations involving AH -64 (D/E) aircraft. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as, Masters in Arts in Teaching (MAT). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: The incumbent of this position is required to possess and maintain an AH-64(D/E) Instructor Pilot and/or Instrument Examiner certification.. NOTE: You must attached a copy of your certification or DD-214 showing your certification to your application package for verification. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING RATED AS INELIGIBLE. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aviation OperationsEducation & TrainingTraining Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations 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-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EF-APF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT CAVAZOS HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk