Job opening: NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR)
Salary: $94 652 - 123 043 per year
Published at: May 07 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
UNIT: 133rd Operations Group
LOCATION: St Paul
SELECTING OFFICIAL: Col Peter Ament 612-713-2460
AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR), GS, 2183, 12,
Navigates advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. Directs pilots to fly within flight parameters(e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all- weather condition from point to point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Maintains mission qualifications in the unit equipped (UE) aircraft. (35%)
Prepares for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight through the study of charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time, and if required, files the aircraft flight plan and reviews aircraft and personnel diplomatic entry requirements; checks and verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including aspects as defensive equipment and expendables loading, maintenance or service conditions, performing prescribed preflight checks, reviewing load weight, chute type, and positioning for air drop loads, and obtaining the proper clearances to begin the flight. Directs operations of the aircraft with the utmost safety to include: adhering to flight procedures and parameters in the airplane flight manual, communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities, monitors performance of the airplane and progress of the flight, recommends corrective actions to resolve any abnormal conditions. Accomplishes post-flight activities to include: maintaining air craft logs and forms; writing flight reports, coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducts post-flight checks. (15%)
Performs Flight Examining functions which include: evaluating the performance of air crewmembers completing initial training; instructing, evaluating, and examining rated instructors; providing periodic flight evaluations of rated aircrew members; and administering re qualification evaluations. (15%)
Group Self-Assessement Program Manager: Serves as the Group Commander's principal advisor and provides technical expert to group personnel on the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS). Plans, directs and manages the activities of the Inspector General office, directing the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and overseeing the group's self-assessment, exercise and inspection programs. Ensures programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet the needs of the organization. Identifies areas of non-compliance and confirms deficiency resolution. Inspects unit's ability to perform wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/employment and redeployment of the unit according to the unit's wartime, base, state and national tasking. Coordinates with the gaining DoD/IG, SAF/IG, NGB-IG, MAJCOM IG, ANG/IG, WG/IG and appropriate state and theater headquarters, as required. (35%)
Qualifications
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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
MILITARY GRADES: O-1 / 2Lt to O-4 / Maj
Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment.
GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
GS-12 - Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training that required obtaining information on type of mission, weather, and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. Validated ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions. Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel. Validated completion of the necessary hours required for applicants' current airframe. (ex. 1000 hours total navigation time which includes 200 hours' time in the C-130), AND certification as a qualified Navigator Instructor.
Education
EDUCATION: 12M3B AFSC
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 MN 133 OPERATIONS GROUP
641 SPITFIRE AVE
SAINT PAUL, MN 55111
US
- Name: Giacomo DiGiacomo
- Phone: 651-282-4171
- Email: [email protected]
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