Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position which serves as a navigator instructor providing ground and airborne navigational flight instruction to assigned Reservists in unit type aircraft. Position requires accomplishing a variety of administrative duties related to flight instruction and mission accomplishment such as scheduling, squadron operations management, combat mission planning, and training. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Position serves as Instructor navigator/CSOs, Examiners, and Standardization Evaluation Examiners. Performs duties of navigator/CSO to accomplish assigned missions. 2. Responsible for aircraft qualification and requalification, instrument flight and weather reconnaissance mission training of assigned or attached navigator/CSOs. Performs duties of navigator/CSO to accomplish assigned missions. 3. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. 4. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Conducts training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting mission specific training. 5. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. 6. Interviews navigator CSOs assigned or attached to determine backgrounds and training in various types of aircraft, especially in the type of aircraft assigned to the unit. Schedules navigator/CSOs as to type, phase and degree of flying training required and scheduling individual navigator/CSOs for extra flying hours when determined necessary. 7. Conducts a continuous and aggressive flying safety program and maintains a complete file on flying safety matters for the education of all assigned aircrew

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Qualifications

RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Supplement to Qualification Standards for Air Reserve Technicians (ART), approved August 2017. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: No specific length of experience required. The qualifications of Navigator (Instructors) in an Air Force active duty and Reserve force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training and number of flying hours rather than years of experience. MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Must have a minimum of 1000 hours total military flight time and instructor qualified in unit aircraft, hold or qualify for a USAF Navigator or Combat Systems Officer rating. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in--grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as a navigator. 2. Knowledge of flying operations and capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft. 3. Knowledge of instructional plans formulation pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities. 4. Knowledge of the relationships of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. Incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedules will be aligned to allow the incumbent to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally, not to exceed 30% of total responsibilities. 2. Incumbent may be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments. This is a "key management" position requiring the incumbent's participation in formulating, determining, or influencing the assigned unit's training policies, IAW FPM Sup 930-71, Appendix. D. 3. Must take and pass standardization/evaluation examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required of the position, as prescribed by regulations. Incumbent is subject to the normal pressures, deadlines and other conditions inherent in this position and others found in the aircrew occupation. 4. May be exposed to gravity forces of three to seven depending upon aircraft to which assigned. Must participate in regular and frequent flights as required by the commander, over and above the flying necessitated by the position. May be assigned additional duty flight examiner responsibilities as determined by the supervisor. 5. "This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position." This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Non-ART Locations 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]