THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a GS-2185-10 FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0606000 is part of the MO Limited Army Aviation Support Facility. APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is an Indefinite Excepted Service position. This is a bargaining unit position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

Duties

Serves as instructor/flight examiner providing instruction, evaluation and examination on ground and operational training flights to develop and upgrade skills of aircrew members. Apply knowledge of the full range of aircrew duties and responsibilities, methods of Instruction and requirements of the program, and performs standardization. Adapts instruction to proficiency level of individuals being rated. Prepares formal course outlines Schedules and conducts initial, refresher and continuing training, (including ground and flight instruction, procedures training). Provides training on in-flight planning and coordination responsibilities: operating principles and characteristics of major aircraft systems. Administers evaluation and determines examinees proficiency to perform duties as a crew member. Performs duties of Flight Engineer which includes utilizing a knowledge of major aircraft systems associated with heavy multiengine aircraft, the interrelationships among these systems , and capabilities of the aircraft. Computes fuel and cargo load, and weight and balance factors. Prepares for combination loads determining placement of cargo and passengers within weight and balance limitations. Indoctrinates crew by briefing on mission equipment and use of life support equipment and safety emergency procedures. Ensures carry-on weapons are cleared and safe and that loose equipment, baggage and passengers are secured. Operates testing and troubleshooting systems. Assesses and diagnoses problems or malfunctions, reports abnormal conditions to pilot, and initiates corrective and/or, emergency action. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising.
• Employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
• In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard 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.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Maximum Military Grade - SFC (E-7) Enlisted - CMF 15; or MOS 68W if assigned to an Air Ambulance unit Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience which has provided you with knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems maintenance. GS-10 SPECALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 30 months of specialized experience in calculating accurate flight data; determining fuel consumption and adjusting controls for maximum efficiency and economy; maintaining accurate flight records; interpreting and applying procedures as outlined in flight manuals; starting and shutting down aircraft engines; operating engine controls and instruments and monitoring aircraft system indicators and controls; determining when abnormal conditions exist; initiating aircraft emergency procedures; and currently possess certification as a Flight Engineer Instructor/Examiner.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address MO Limited Army Aviation Support Facility 1225 Cooper Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 US
• Name: Angela McCall
• Phone: 573-638-9500 X37495
• Email: [email protected]