THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (INSTRUCTOR/OPERATOR), Position Description Number D2692000 and is part of the ID 116th Brigade, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.

Duties

1. Training Instruction: Administers and evaluates flight training in UAS organizations. Is the state subject matter expert on UAS, training programs and doctrine. responsible for increasing training realism by simulating or emulating red, blue, and green forces and equipment, environments, and conditions, and/or stimulating digital command and control systems to improve and/or sustain Unmanned Aircraft Crewmember (UAC) readiness and collective training requirements. Instructs Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required ground school aeronautical knowledge to include aircraft system, aerodynamics, weather, navigation, radio communications, and flight planning. Instructs basic aviation maintenance fundamentals, basic electronics training, and electronic and mechanical maintenance of documentation in accordance with current Army Maintenance Regulations and standards as applicable to UAS. Instructs UAS Emplace/Displacement, ground/flight operations and other aviation related classroom instructions to including Aviation Mission Survivability, Aviation Gunnery, Air Reconnaissance, Scout Operations. 2. Standardization: Applies technical expertise of aviation standardization requirements to write and comment on operational concepts to prepare Flight Training Guides (FTG) and Programs of Instruction (POI), Aircrew Training Manuals (ATMs), Field Manuals (FMs) and other training publications. Assist and advises co-workers concerning UAS operations and training requirements. Implements accident and mishap prevention techniques and procedures for aviation and ground operations of UAS. Initiates, directs, and monitors a coordinated program for accident and mishap prevention, investigation, and data analysis for UAS activities. Advises the commander on all levels of UAS standardization within the command; assists the commander to develop, implement, evaluate, and manage the unit's Air Crew Training Program. 3. Operations: Interacts with the Mission Briefing Officer (MBO) to identify, assess, and mitigate risk for the specific mission, responsible for ensuring key mission elements are evaluated, briefed, and understood by all crewmembers. Final Mission Approval Authority for Low risk missions. Serves as Mission Coordinator for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight, training operations and as a Training Instructor responsible for instructing military personnel on procedures for operating UAS through instrument control. Responsible for Spectrum Management Operations (SMO) by coordinating with Spectrum Managers to allocate correct frequencies for UAS. Prepares risk assessments, and prepares and conducts mission briefings and debriefings. Ensures the correct and safe conduct of ground and flight operations through constant monitoring. (25%)4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Reviews selection of candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and selects subordinate supervisors taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Manages performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates actions to correct performance or conduct problems. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Approves leave for subordinates and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ensures that subordinate supervisors have effective interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to supervise in a workplace with diverse employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• May require passing of pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain 15W MOS.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 through E-6. THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. To ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below we suggest using the USA Jobs resume builder. IF YOU USE YOUR OWN RESUME, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INCLUDE THE BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES (MONTH AND YEAR) FOR ALL JOBS LISTED IN YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: UAS operator missions requires intense concentration for prolonged periods. They are not located within the platforms they control, so their situational awareness must often be understood through the perception of subtle changes in symbolism and color coding. The platform's situation and status is represented completely on two dimensional screens devoid of three-dimensional cues; understanding the platform's dynamic environment requires well developed cognitive agility. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: UAS operator missions requires intense concentration for prolonged periods. They are not located within the platforms they control, so their situational awareness must often be understood through the perception of subtle changes in symbolism and color coding. The platform's situation and status is represented completely on two dimensional screens devoid of three-dimensional cues; understanding the platform's dynamic environment requires well developed cognitive agility. UAS operators deploy as part of units and are expected to fully participate in field activities to include set-up and teardown of their sites as well as other Soldier tasks. Required to maintain a current class 4 flight duty medical exam (FDME) IAW AR 40-501. Ft. Rucker is the only authorized granting official for any waivers. Required to maintain currency per Readiness Level and Flight Activity Category levels designated by the commander. Required to maintain satisfactory performance on all hands-on, oral and written evaluations per the aircrew training manual TC 3-04.11. RL1 soldiers must be current with Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test (APART) requirements per AR 95-1 and TC 3-04.11.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address ID 116th Brigade 1069 Frontier Rd Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: Benjamin O'Neal
• Email: [email protected]