Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Job Title: Airplane Pilot (T32)

Location: Duluth, MN | Unit: 148 OSS FT

Position Summary

This is an Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. The incumbent operates advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft, including high-performance fighter aircraft, on tactical and non-tactical missions. The pilot is responsible for precision instrument flight, mission qualification, and adherence to rigorous safety and operational standards in all weather conditions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Flight Operations: Execute normal and emergency flight procedures, maintain aircraft system knowledge, and ensure mission-ready performance.
• Pre-Flight Planning: Prepare for missions by analyzing weather, mapping routes, determining fuel requirements, verifying aircraft readiness, and briefing crew and passengers.
• Post-Flight Reporting: Complete aircraft logs, file flight reports, coordinate with maintenance personnel, and perform post-flight inspections.
• Supervisor of Flying (SOF): Act as the Air Commander’s representative, managing safe mission accomplishment with the authority to divert aircraft, manage airspace utilization, and direct emergency responses.
• Program Support: Perform rotating administrative duties in areas including Training and Scheduling, Operational Planning, and Safety Program Management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Military Membership: Membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard is mandatory. Applicants must be eligible for immediate military membership and assignment to a compatible Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).
• Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required. A graduate degree is preferred.
• Aviation Certification: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) is mandatory. Candidates must hold certifications from accredited civilian aviation programs or military aviation schools.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of working experience in civilian aviation, military aviation, or related operations group functions. Experience must include piloting and instructing in fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft.
• Medical Standards: Must maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.
• Suitability: Candidates must successfully complete a federal background investigation, including checks on criminal history, employment, and fiscal responsibility.

Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain active membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard.
• Must wear the prescribed military uniform.
• Appointment is subject to a two-year trial period in accordance with EO 14284.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.