THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (MILITARY) ON BOARD ONLY, Position Description Number NGD0611000 and is part of the TN ARMY Army National Guard. This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

Duties

As a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (MILITARY) GS-2181-13, you will serve as rotary wing Instructor Pilot (IP/MTP). Train and evaluate aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques. This includes the procedures to use in emergencies and malfunctions over rough terrain, e.g., hills and forests both day and night. Training includes instruction and evaluation for operating unique electronics equipment, such as precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and approaches. Perform 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. Incorporates precision, non- precision, and GPS route navigation and instrument approaches in all mission planning and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of their operations. Maintain and study current and complete files of aeronautical publications, navigation charts, instrument approach procedures, air traffic control procedures. Serves as rotary and/or fixed wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP). Serve as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP). Serve as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Army Aviation Support Facility. Serve as Maintenance Test Pilot (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot/Function Check Pilot Evaluator. Serve as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer. Perform 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.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-2 through O-4 Compatible Military Assignments: Branch 15 - Aviation or Branch 67 - Medical Service Corps GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts; have a minimum of one year on the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts; have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the mainframe military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year in the next lower grade or at least 36 months specialized experience in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders; knowledge in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures. Experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.

Education

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address TN ARMY 3041 Sidco Dr Nashville, TN 37204 US
• Name: Mark Bryant
• Phone: 615-313-0660
• Email: [email protected]