About the Position: Serves as Mission Coordinator for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight, training operations and as a Training Instructor responsible for instructing military students, DoD, and contractor personnel on procedures for operating UAS through instrument control and Shadow RQ-7 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Duties

Plan, manage and is responsible for the execution of UAS simulation, ground, and flight operations on a daily basis. Coordinate airspace clearances, flight line operations and maintenance support. Deconflict UAS and communications frequencies relating to the mission. Schedule equipment, instructor pilot and student training for each class. Schedule cadre currency training. Prepare risk assessments, and prepare and conducts mission briefings and debriefings. Maintain Aircrew Information Read File. Ensure that all flight training and flight operations forms and records are completed. Serve as the approving authority for air vehicle launch, flight and recovery. Ensure the correct and safe conduct of ground and flight operations through constant monitoring of equipment status and instructor and student activities. Direct early flight recovery or other required emergency actions. Responsible for the successful execution of the Mishap Action Plan in the event of an incident or mishap. Advise the commander on all levels of UAS standardization within the command; assist the commander to develop, implement, evaluate, and manage the units Air Crew Training Program. Present formal instruction to support TRADOC approved Programs of Instruction (POI) through lecture, conference, demonstration, and practical exercises. Monitor student progress, counsel students and grades written and performance examinations. Develop and design course materials to include lesson plans, operation sheets, student handouts, and examinations and assist with the development of POIs. Perform necessary on-site maintenance on classroom systems to ensure their continual availability for student use.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (ENTNAC/NAC/NACI/BI REQUIRED).
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• In accordance with AR 95-1, Flight Regulations, must complete the minimum flying hour, approved aircrew training task iteration, and evaluation requirements as determined by the commander/hiring authority based on assigned duties.
• Must complete semi-annual flight hour requirements: 6 hours live (2 hours in each position, Aircraft Operator/Payload Operator); 12 hours simulation (4 hours in each position, Aircraft Operator/Payload Operator).
• In accordance with AR 95-1, Flight Regulations, dated 22 March 2018, must undergo and successfully satisfy the requirements of at least a class IV flight duty medical examination in AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness, dated 14 June 2017. .
• Requires shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, and in other situations.

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 Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) EmployeeCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency 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. To qualify, applicants must have one year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes: designing, developing, and/or updating assigned courses of instruction (i.e. Program of Instruction) for the flight and operations of the RQ-7 Shadow tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; conducting instruction on the operation and remote piloting of the RQ-7 Shadow tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; and experience in UAS/UAV flight operations or UAS/UAV simulations instruction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aviation OperationsInstructional Delivery and Learner DevelopmentManages and Organizes Information 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-11).

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 EJ-APF-W0U9AA US ARMY AVIATION CENTER DO NOT MAIL Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk