About the Position: This position is with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility Knox East located at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Duties

Operates as Pilot in Command of heavy single or multi-engine airplanes and/or single and multi-engine helicopters Assist Aviation Support Facility supervisors in all phases of operation Establish and maintain a flight program for the Army Reserve Aviation Command Provides aircraft qualification training to newly assigned pilots and maintains individual aircrew training records. Instruct and evaluate rated pilots in basic and advanced flight procedures and maneuvers Responsible for managing safety programs Monitor flight and ground operations for unsafe practices and procedures Resolve conflicts that arise to accomplish mission

Requirements

• This position requires an annual physical examination.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a current first class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations at the time of appointment.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must be C-12 qualified and/or military equivalent.

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)Domestic 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 APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority 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. Basic Requirement: Possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates, and/or military rating, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position. Flight hours MUST BE in the body of the resume. Your application packet MUST include a copy of certificates/military ratings. Flight hour requirements: Total flight time - 1500 hours (Current federal employees may waive up to ¼ total flight time.) Multi-engine Airplane - 500 hours Pilot in Command - 250 hours Night flying - 75 hours (Current federal employees may waive up to 25 night flying hours.) Flying Time, Last 12 months - 100 hours (Current federal employees may waive up to ½ the flight hours required within the last 12 months.) Please review the OPM qualification standard for specific flight requirements: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS2100/2181.htm Specialized Experience: Must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience includes: performing various aviator duties, such as Pilot, Copilot, Pilot in Command (PI), Instructor Pilot (IP), Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP), Instrument Flight Examiner (IE), Maintenance Test Pilot (MO), or Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME); performing as a pilot and copilot of fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, multiengine airplanes; instructing and evaluating pilots in basic and advanced flight procedures and maneuvers; planning, analyzing, or administering agency aviation programs; planning and developing flight operations and aviation training activities; and resolving conflicts as they arise to accomplish objectives. 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 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Assist Aviation Support Facility SupervisorFlight PlanningInstruct and Evaluate AviatorsUnit Level Flight Instruction 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W6TUAA FTS, 11TH AVN CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk