Job opening: Helicopter Flight Instructor
Salary: $98 496 - 128 043 per year
Published at: Dec 20 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Helicopter Flight Instructor, Position Description Number PDD2460000 and is part of the WY Army Aviation Support Facility, Wyoming Army National Guard.
Duties
The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots and aero-scout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination and evaluation. Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments. Incumbent is also responsible to the Facility Commander for all aspects of aviation/ground safety matters.
(1) Serves as rotary wing Instructor Pilot (IP). Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
(2) Performs preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route planning/coordination.
(3) Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP)
(4) Ensures flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
(5) Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **
Qualifications
TECHNICIAN INFO
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Tenure: Group 1 or 2
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA: Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Para/Line: 4621 / 030
Selecting Official: CPT Gurney
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2 and 4. If referrals are not made from the target category, subsequent referrals may next be made from Area 6 (if eligible).
Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ARNG employees assigned to the Army Aviation Support Facility.
Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Area 4: All current M-day soldiers of the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Area 6: Current military members of the US Army, Army Reserves, or other states' Army National Guard units or prior service members of one of those military branches. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Army National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.
MILITARY GRADE
Min: CW2
Max: CW4
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Positions in this series involve piloting or co-piloting aircraft to carry out various operational programs and functions of the Army National Guard. The work provides ground and flight instruction and evaluation in aircraft piloting. The positions perform staff work concerned with planning, analyzing, or administering agency specific aviation programs, where the work requires primarily the application of pilot knowledge and skills. The Series encompasses all functions performed by rated pilots to conduct or directly support flying operations and training missions.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must possess at least two years specialized competencies in operating a UH-60 military helicopter, mission planning, and mission preparation. The applicant must have graduated from a UH-60 Instructor Pilot Course and a UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot Course (or eligible to attend MTP course within 12 months of appointment to position). Experienced in aircraft troubleshooting, conducting maintenance test flights, and as a Technical Inspector. Experienced in performing as a Pilot-in-Command of UH-60 series aircraft. Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
Must be UH-60 Instructor Pilot qualified.
Must be UH-60A/L or M Maintenance Test Pilot qualified or eligible to qualify within 12 months.
NOTE: Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
Must possess MOS 153D, UH-60 Pilot
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Education
Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
None
Contacts
- Address WY Army Aviation Support Facility
5410 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
US
- Name: Tzui Huang
- Phone: 307-772-5306
- Email: [email protected]
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