About the Position: Exercising the skill and knowledge of an experienced rotary wing pilot or flight simulator instructor, through the use of highly sophisticated simulator devices and formal classroom instruction. Incumbent performs the duties of Flight Simulator Training Instructor and/or Instrument Examiner (simulator only) utilizing motion and non-motion based Flight Simulators such as, AH-64, UH-60 or CH-47.

Duties

Perform the duties of Training Instructor (Helicopter Flight) utilizing motion and non-motion based UH-60 IP/FE Trainer Flight Simulators. Utilizing approved evaluation guidelines, will review records to verify individuals evaluated meet all prerequisites and ensure all required equipment is available for flight. Conduct crew briefings on mission, weather, flight route, performance data, flight control transfer, and crew duties, to include emergency duties. Direct the operations of the Flight Simulators, interfacing with contract logistic support personnel to ensure the serviceability and availability of the simulator for training. Responsible for maintaining pilot skills necessary to demonstrate flight techniques and procedures to aviators during training and to successfully complete evaluations administered by standardization personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or irregular duty hours to accomplish mission objectives.
• Validates professional qualifications annually through an intense instrument flight evaluation, standardization flight evaluation, written and oral evaluation conducted by an army standardization instructor pilot.
• During the preceding 12 months prior to employment, the incumbent must have either:
• a. served as a ground instructor giving pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor training that includes instrument instruction, OR
• b. served as a flight instructor giving pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor ground or flight training that includes instrument instruction, OR
• c. completed an approved flight instructor refresher course and received a graduation certificate for that course; OR
• d. received an endorsement from an authorized ground or flight instructor certifying demonstrated knowledge in instrument instruction.

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)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement 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: This position has a basic entry requirement. Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management Individual Occupational Requirements for possible ways to meet the basic requirements. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/aircraft-operation-series-2181/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the development and/or updating of aircraft training courses of instruction for helicopters, such as the UH-60, AH-64, CH-47 aircraft, for classroom and flight simulation environment; experience presenting flight instruction to students as it relates to training on the aircraft systems, training maneuvers, and/or procedures.(GS-07). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating in the development and/or updating of aircraft training courses of instruction for helicopters, such as the UH-60, AH-64, CH-47 aircraft, for classroom and flight simulation environment; experience presenting flight instruction and pilot examination to students as it relates to training on the aircraft systems, training maneuvers, and/or procedures. (GS-09). GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes designing, developing, and/or updating aircraft training courses of instruction for helicopters, such as the UH-60, AH-64, CH-47 aircraft, for classroom and flight simulation environment; experience presenting flight instruction to students as it relates to training on the aircraft systems, training maneuvers, and/or procedures. (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education / Training Program AdministrationInstructional Delivery and Learner DevelopmentLearning and Program EvaluationOral Communication Time in Grade Requirement at the GS09 level: 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-07). Time in Grade Requirement at the GS11 level: 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-09). Time in Grade Requirement at the GS12 level: 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-11).

Contacts

• Address A1-W0C0AA TRAINING SUPPORT ACTIVITY ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99505 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk