Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Position Overview

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position for an Airplane Pilot (Position Description Number D0253P02) with the OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard. The primary function of this role is to pilot unit-equipped (UE) aircraft while supporting the administrative requirements of the Air Operations program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for piloting advanced single or multi-engine military aircraft, including high-performance fighter jets, for tactical and non-tactical missions. Core duties include:

• Executing precision instrument flight techniques and standard maneuvers under all weather conditions.
• Conducting mission planning, including weather analysis, route navigation, fuel calculations, and filing flight plans.
• Performing pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures to ensure safety and mission readiness.
• Serving as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), representing the Air Commander with the authority to manage unit operations, divert aircraft, and coordinate with the FAA.
• Rotating through administrative functional areas, including Training and Scheduling, Operational Planning, Safety, and Inspector General support.

Mandatory Requirements

• Military Membership: Must be or be eligible to become a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. This is an excepted service position requiring a compatible military assignment.
• Education: A mandatory undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. A graduate degree is considered optimal.
• Aviation Qualifications: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT). Must hold FAA pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications/ratings for the main-frame aircraft.
• Medical and Licensing: Must maintain USAF military pilot medical standards. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and qualify to operate government motor vehicles.
• Security: Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to classified information.
• Compliance: Registration with Selective Service (for males born after 31 December 1959); mandatory participation in direct deposit; requirement to wear the military uniform.

Qualifications and Specialized Experience

Candidates must be within military grades O-1 through O-4. Experience requirements include:

• A minimum of two years of specialized experience in civilian or military aviation programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in piloting and instructing others in fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft.
• Expertise in mission planning, crew briefing, navigation, and operational risk management.
• Experience in aviation quality control, safety program administration per Department of the Air Force/OSHA directives, and emergency procedural operations.
• Knowledge of wartime/peacetime contingency planning, combat tactics, and tactical instrumentation.

Work Environment

The position may require travel via military or commercial air. The incumbent must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the mission.