About the Position: This position is located at Fort Novosel, Alabama, home of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. Fort Novosel is located in the "Wiregrass" area in Southeast Alabama, surrounded by Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville.

Duties

Instruct and evaluate rated and non-rated aviators in pilot and instructor pilot proficiency in the UH-60 Helicopter. Instruct and evaluate rated and non-rated aviators in the UH-60 Helicopter utilizing systems, techniques, and maneuvers. Operate the multi-engine, tandem seated UH-60 Helicopter while instructing or evaluating. Conduct classroom instruction on all aspects of the UH-60 to include training maneuvers, aircraft systems, and other subjects as assigned. Monitor standardization requirements; recommend changes in lesson plans, program of instructions, training methods and techniques.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain an annual Army Class II physical.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential.
• This position requires rotating shift work.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 which includes: (1) Implementing methods of instruction for student pilot in the UH-60 Helicopter; (2) Evaluating student pilots in all levels of development in areas such as flight maneuvers, aircraft systems and limitations, instruments flight procedures, and terrain flight; (3) Operating the UH-60 Helicopter while instructing and evaluating the student pilots in areas such as Night Vision Systems, tactical digital communications, and navigation (4) Conducting classroom instruction on the systems and/or procedures of the UH-60 Helicopter; (5) Monitoring standardization requirements within the organization; and (6) Recommending changes in lesson plans, program of instruction, training methods and techniques within the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Certifications: This position requires you possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or appropriate military rating. Do you possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or appropriate military rating. (MUST attach a copy front & back in order to be considered for this position). FAA Medical Certification: Position requires the incumbent to possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations at the time of appointment. (Must upload a copy of your FAA Class first or second-class medical certificate in order to be considered for this position.) Minimum Flight Hours Requirement: Total Flight Hours- 1500 Pilot in Command - 250 Night Flying - 75 Flying Time in the Last 12 Months - 100 (May be waivered) Instructor Hours - 500 Heavy Helicopter Hours - 500 (Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted) Instrument Hours - 75 Actual Weather- 10 (This requirement applies to AH-64E candidates ONLY. Candidate without the required 10 weather hours will be evaluated/hired as AH-64D instructors per OPM requirements) FLIGHT HOURS MUST BE DOCUMENTED ON THE RESUME IN THE ABOVE FORMAT. (Must attach a copy of official flight records such as DA-759, DA-759-1, or equivalent) In-service placement for current Federal Employees flight hour requirements may be subject to waiver based on OPM Qualification Standards which may be accessed at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs2100/2181.htm You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education and TrainingTeaching OthersTechnical Credibility 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-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EG-APF-W0U9AA US ARMY AVIATION CENTER DO NOT MAIL Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk