A First Officer supervisory role is available with the United States Air Force (USAF) in the Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training (URT) program, located within the United States Air Force. This position involves planning, directing, organizing, and overseeing nonsupervisory instructors, while also serving as an aircraft simulator and academic instructor.
About the Role
The primary function of this position is to provide first-level supervision for nonsupervisory instructors. In addition to supervisory duties, the incumbent will serve as an aircraft simulator and academic instructor for students participating in the United States Air Force (USAF) Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training (URT) and Simulator Instructor Training (SIT-R) programs. This includes instructing on aircraft operations within the National Airspace System and international airspace under International Civil Aviation Organization rules. The role also entails carrying out special projects, such as preparing and presenting research materials.
Requirements
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U.S. Citizenship required.
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Males must be registered for Selective Service.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
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Previous experience as a rated military aviator (instructor pilot) is highly desirable.
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Must possess the intellectual ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing training tools, methods, and emerging requirements.
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Incumbent may be required to stand for several hours at a time while instructing.
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Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
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May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, including shift work, overtime, and irregular hours.
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This is a non-flying position.
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This is a Mission-Essential, Mission-Critical-Function position.
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A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if the applicant has not previously met this requirement.
Qualifications
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Must have the ability to instruct at the expert level in a wide variety of interdisciplinary studies, including Aerodynamics, Flying Fundamentals, Basic and Advanced Instrument Flying, Aircraft Systems, Weather, Crew Resource Management, Operating Procedures, Navigation, Safety, and Aircraft Mishap Prevention.
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Must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing as this is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
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Possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings.
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For flight instructor roles, possession of an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent rating is required.
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The pilot certificate must include ratings appropriate to the work of the position.
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Minimum flight hour requirements:
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Total Flight Time: 1500 hours
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Pilot-In-Command: 250 hours
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Night Flying: 75 hours
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Flying Time Last 12 months: 100 hours
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Instrument Hours: 75 hours
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Instructor: 500 hours
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Instructor time must be related to the nature of the instruction work and the category of aircraft operated.
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Must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations at the time of initial appointment.
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For General Schedule (GS) positions, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Knowledge of aircraft systems operation, operating procedures, aerodynamics, emergency procedures, aviation weather, flight hazards, flight profile management, navigation, basic and advanced instrument training, and aircraft safety, mishap prevention, crew resource management, and the operation, characteristics, and limitations of the corresponding aircraft simulator.
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Knowledge of safety, security regulations, practices, and procedures.
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Knowledge of methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources.
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Skill in the use of a variety of computer applications and software, including simulator systems, and electronic flight bags.
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Skill in review and analysis techniques to appraise programs, identify needs and solutions, develop goals, and monitor progress.
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Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium-sized organization.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, including classroom instruction.