THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1891000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Duties

Interprets and administers laws and regulations regarding incentive pay and has sole approving authority to determine eligibility and entitlement to Aircrew Incentive Pay (ACIP), Career Enlisted Force Incentive Pay (CEFIP), and Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP, (parachutist duty)) on all aviation related duties for personnel assigned to the Air National Guard unit. Provides accurate and timely historical incentive pay records to the Air Force Audit Agency and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) upon official request. Controls, and monitors the resource and training requirements of assigned rated and non-rated aircrew for mission accomplishment and safety of flight. Receives direction and coordinates aircrew management changes, suspension/disqualification actions, and changes in Flying Status Codes (FSC). Researches, validates, and interprets Air Force Instruction (AFI) Mission Design Series (MDS) specific medical and physiological requirements and flying and ground training requirements; and compares with higher headquarters mission training requirements to create the ARMS training table. Manages Wing Flying Hour Program by developing procedures for accurate and timely processing of flying hours and verifies accuracy with Logistics Group personnel to determine inventories of assigned, projected, available, and actual expenditure of hours. Reviews a variety of documentation and ensures aviation personnel are assigned to the proper Aviation Position Indicator and verifies these indicators are mirrored on several Unit Manning Documents (UMD) including State Headquarters, Fighter Wing, Medical Squadron, Operations Group and Fighter Squadron. Authenticates and publishes aeronautical orders to start, suspend, disqualify or terminate aircrew member's requirement to perform operational flying or jump duties and awards aeronautical ratings, aviation badges; and assigns the appropriate aircraft Mission Design Series. Develops and maintains procedures with outside agencies (i.e. FAA, Office of Special Investigation (OSI), etc.) to validate that aircrew medical requirements are in compliance and accomplished in accordance with appropriate Air Force Instruction. Develops and implements unique applications programs using base-level computers to meet the specific needs of the unit. Designs, develops, and modifies reports using System Query Language Performs the testing, and evaluation of new ARMS patches, updates, or releases and performs the installation of ARMS on computers for new users or on replacement equipment. Communicates with Air Force Major Command points of contact regarding ARMS updates for problems or desired changes to system and to ensure ANG use of the ARMS program is compatible with the AF standards, i.e., aviation objectives, policies, plans, and concepts. Ensures that use of additional software products meet requirements for interfacing with Personnel, Finance, Medical, Maintenance, and Airfield Management as well as ARMS; are consistent with the management of the ARMS system; and cost effective for the intended use. Trouble shoots and recognizes system related problems, their possible causes, and repairs or requests system repairs to the proper authority or DoD agencies. Performs system hardware and software upgrades when required for ARMS data systems to ensure all users maintain minimum requirements. . Maintains liaison with Local Area Network managers to ensure the proper use of computer systems. Writes and submits data automation enhancement, system maintenance, and deficiency reports to appropriate organization or agency. Reviews governing directives, policies, instructions, manuals, system databases, file structures and outside sources to analyze and resolve various system problems and develop processes to implement and verify aviation service eligibility. (4) Performs Flight Services Specialist work within the Air Operations Division which is responsible for coordinating and maintaining liaisons with military, federal, and local agencies concerning airspace utilization, flying operations, aircraft emergencies, search and rescue operations, and natural disasters. Works independently to provide aircrews with information and assistance for planning and conducting safe flight operations. Provides preflight briefings to military and civilian aircrews, reviews and evaluates proposed flight plans for technical accuracy and compliance with USAF, FAA, DoD and International Civil Aviation Organization directives, provides flight following as required on all flight plans and briefs Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as required prior to flight. Communicates with in-flight aircrew through use of UHF/VHF communications, to provide information regarding flight plans, clearances, advisories on local, en-route, and destination airfield conditions.

Requirements

• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E5 Through E6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect or show at least 24 months experience, education, or training in arranging or procuring transportation for personnel, cargo or freight. Experience in pre and post auditing of freight bills, bills of lading, and personnel transportation vouchers. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. *For positions requiring supervisory functions; experience which included responsibility for the supervision and management of personnel.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address OK 137th Special Operations Wing 5624 Air Guard Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73179 US
• Name: Rachel Surine
• Phone: 405-228-5575
• Email: [email protected]