About the Position: Serves under the general supervision of the United States Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) Commander. Performs piloting and/or co-piloting of non-standard, fixed-wing, multi-engine, and specifically modified airplanes to support parachute training, demonstrations and competitions carried out by the Army's elite Golden Knights.

Duties

Operates a multi-engine fixed wing airplane to assist in the evaluation of parachute equipment and techniques. Utilizes emergency procedures to immediately resolve issues that arise during flight (i.e., engine failure, electrical failures or fires, hydraulic system, fuel and/or instrument malfunction). Performs preflight and post-flight maintenance and operational checks to determine aircraft safety is in accordance with current policies and procedures. Verifies airplane complies with all Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances and instructions. Operates navigational and communication radios, auto-pilot, computerized flight management systems, pressurization, and other on-board aircraft systems to ensure proper aircraft operation. Completes evaluation documents associated with student pilot training and performance activities. Provides instruction to pilots by overseeing the aircraft standardization training program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires an annual physical examination or special flight physical examination.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• The incumbent must utilize and wear any personal protective equipment and/or clothing as provided by the employer.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain, maintain and keep in possession a valid state motor vehicle operator license.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 55% of the time.
• Must possess a current first class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations at the time of appointment.
• Must possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions.

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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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.) Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the operation of a multi-engine fixed wing aircraft; preparing technical flight reports in accordance with established procedures; performing functional flight checks on assigned aircraft; providing instruction to current and/or future airplane pilots ; and piloting an aircraft during multiple flight conditions (i.e., limited visibility, increment weather conditions) . This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12) 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: AccountabilityAircraft MaintenanceFlight PlanningFlight Systems 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

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 BR-W027AA US ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk