This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number NGD0606000 and is part of AASF. This is a Title 32, Dual-Status position. *** Indefinite Tenure- May be converted to Permanent per management discretion.*** AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: - All members of the South Dakota Army National Guard

Duties

As a FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-10, you will: This position is located at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Training Operations Branch. The purpose of the position is to instruct and perform flight crew work supporting heavy multi engine aircraft, and to provide assistance to the pilot in the overall operation of the aircraft. Primary aircraft include CH 54 Tarbe medium-lift helicopter, CH 47 Chinook medium-lift transport helicopter, and/or UH 60A Black Hawk transport helicopter. The aircraft missions include combat service support airlift for movement of heavy supplies, vehicles, aircraft and equipment, troop air assaults, extractions and resupply of troops, and aeromedical evacuations, search and rescue, ice break, mine sweep, and air support of national disasters and state contingencies. ***Note from Hiring Official: Primary aircraft include UH 60M Black Hawk or LUH-72A transport helicopter.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required.
• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: SPC on up to CSM are eligible to apply. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full-time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 6 months experience, education, or training in the KSAs listed below. In addition to the KSAs, a qualified applicant must be a non-rated crewmember in the South Dakota National Guard. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge of methods used to perform aircrew duties. Knowledge in Aircrew Records. Skill to provide assistance to the pilot in flight planning, monitoring and operating engines, and a wide variety of aircraft control systems to include fuel, electrical, hydraulic, fire suppression, environmental and pressurization. ** NOTE ** This is a temporary appointment with Indefinite tenure. Management reserves the right to convert this appointment to a permanent position without further competition and will discuss this option with applicants selected for interviews. Person selected for the position may be terminated at any time, upon 30-day written notice. If an On-Board, Title 5, Excepted Service Employee is selected for this position, their status will change to that of this appointment and they will not be returned to their permanent position.

Contacts

• Address SD AASF 4750 GUARD ROAD RAPID CITY, SD 57703 US
• Name: Angela Sharpe
• Phone: (605) 737-6659
• Email: [email protected]