Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Job Announcement: Airplane Pilot (Accelerated Hire) – GS-2181-13

Location: California Air National Guard (ANG), Operations Group, 144th Fighter Wing

Position Status: T32 Excepted Service (Permanent, Indefinite, or Temporary)

This is an open-until-filled announcement. Applications are reviewed every 30 days.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to pilot unit-equipped (UE) aircraft and perform essential administrative tasks supporting the Air Operations program. This role is a T32 Excepted Service position. Indefinite status may be non-competitively converted to permanent status, and temporary positions may be extended for up to four years, subject to funding and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and pilot unit-equipped aircraft.
• Perform administrative duties to support Air Operations programs.
• Manage mission planning, preparation, and analysis of intelligence and weather data.
• Conduct crew briefings and file flight plans.
• Perform preflight inspections, equipment assessments, and manage aircraft loading.
• Supervise and execute procedures for navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, and reconnaissance.
• Train crew members in complex mission-specific tasks.
• Advise commanders on operations, flight theory, and mission tactics.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense, National Guard Bureau, and OSHA safety programs.

Requirements and Conditions of Employment

• California National Guard Membership: Membership is mandatory. Selectees must maintain a compatible military unit, grade (O-1 through O-6), and job assignment as required by current directives.
• Uniform and Grooming: Must wear the appropriate military uniform and adhere to official grooming standards.
• Security Clearance: Must maintain the appropriate level of security clearance.
• Financial Requirements: Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

General Experience: Candidates must possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification from an accredited civilian program or an aviation certification from an accredited military aviation school, plus one year of on-the-job experience at the grade or rank immediately below the next higher level.

Specialized Experience (GS-2181-13): Candidates must demonstrate at least 36 months of specialized competency in operating specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. This includes demonstrated experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, and flying directives.

Evaluation Competencies: Candidates will be assessed on Education and Training Program Administration, Operation and Control, Planning and Evaluating, and Safety and Security.

Education and Certification

Applicants must provide copies of FAA or military aviation certifications and, if applicable, academic transcripts at the time of application. Only institutions accredited by the U.S. Department of Education are recognized. Foreign education requires an official equivalency evaluation.

Incentives and Additional Information

• Recruitment/Relocation: Incentives and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to funding, agency determination, and Joint Travel Regulation provisions.
• Military Bonuses: Acceptance of this position may impact eligibility for military Reenlistment/Extension Bonuses or GI Bill-SR Kickers.