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Job opening: PILOT

Salary: $117 962 - 153 354 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 31 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: You will serve as a Pilot and fly multi engine airplanes and/or helicopters on extended flights supporting the airlift requirements of CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity (CARA), 20th CBRNE Command, and additional subordinate elements. The 20th CBRNE Command is the higher headquarters for the majority of Army's CBRNE and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) units assigned to US Army Forces Command.

Duties

Operates multi engine airplanes and/or helicopters in support of CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity (CARA), 20th CBRNE Command, and additional subordinate elements. Serves as rotary and/or fixed wing instructor pilot and instructs and evaluates rated pilots in basic and advanced flight procedures and maneuvers. Serves as Aviation Safety Officer responsible for managing the detachment’s safety program and conducts monthly safety meetings and fosters safety awareness among the detachment personnel. Serve as Government Flight Representative responsible for surveillance of all contractor flight and ground operations involving Army aircraft. Provides aircraft qualification training to newly assigned pilots and maintains individual aircrew training records. Conducts flights on a wide variety of airfields and landing sites to include day and night under favorable and unfavorable weather conditions. Transports hazardous materiel to include neat chemical agents, biological agents and recovered chemical warfare materiel. Serve as rotary and/or fixed wing maintenance test pilot and performs general and limited test flights following maintenance repairs and modifications. Monitors flight and ground operations detecting and correcting unsafe practices and procedures; and advises the detachment commander on all matters pertaining to aviation safety.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% or more of the time.
  • This position requires FAA Class II Licensure: commercial or higher with the following privileges multi engine airplane, instrument airplane and commercial helicopter, instrument helicopter or equivalent military ratings.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary, the selectee can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
  • Flight physical requirements must be completed before the final job offer is made if not currently in a DA flight status.
  • This position requires enrollment/certification in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and/or the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP) in accordance with AR 50-6, as a condition of employment.
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

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 Basic Requirements for the 2181 Pilot Occupational Series: Medical Certificate: At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement. You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement. A current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and/or the appropriate military rating. Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate with commercial or higher with the following privileges: multi engine airplane, instrument airplane and/or commercial helicopter, instrument helicopter or equivalent military ratings. NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Please note - the pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement. Minimum Flight Hours Requirement: Applicants for this position must meet certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recent flight experience. Minimum requirements are total flight time 1500 hours, pilot in command 250 hours, night flying 75 hours, flying time in the last 12 months 100 hours, heavy multi-engine airplane 500 hours (heavy is defined as gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds), heavy helicopter 500 hours (Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted), 75 hours instrument (at least 10 of the required hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or as other types of instrument flight time, e.g., hood instrument). (Note: documentation of flight hours must be provided at time of application). You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement. When the position requires operation of heavy multi-engine airplanes (i.e., gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds) at least 50 percent of the flight hours must have been in such heavy airplanes, except as indicated below. Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy helicopters (gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds) may be substituted (Note: documentation of flight hours must be provided at time of application). Heavy Helicopter -- Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted. Instrument -- at least 10 of the required hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or as other types of instrument flight time, e.g., hood instrument. You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement. *These minimum qualifications requirements can also be found at the URL below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/aircraft-operation-series-2181/ 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes flying heavy multi engine airplanes and/or helicopters on extended flights, transporting passengers and/or cargo to a wide variety of domestic and foreign points, and managing the suitability of aircraft components or systems for a flight activity/aviation program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence 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). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

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 AG-APF-W6NHAA US ARMY CBRNE ANALYT AND REM ACT DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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