Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Position Overview

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position for an Airplane Pilot (Position Number: D0253P02) with the Oklahoma Air National Guard, 138th Fighter Wing. The primary purpose of this role is to pilot unit-equipped (UE) aircraft while performing essential administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.

Key Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, high-performance military fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions, utilizing precision instrument flight techniques.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and mission qualifications.
• Execute comprehensive pre-flight planning, including weather analysis, route mapping, fuel requirements, and safety briefings.
• Ensure safe aircraft operation by adhering to flight parameters, communicating with ground control, and managing in-flight progress.
• Complete post-flight requirements, including log entries, flight reports, and coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Serve as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), representing the Air Commander with the authority to dictate mission requirements, divert aircraft, and manage emergency actions.
• Participate in administrative functional areas including Training and Scheduling, Operations Planning, Safety Program management, and Inspector General support.

Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements

• Military Membership: Applicants must be current members of the National Guard or eligible for immediate membership in a compatible military assignment.
• Military Grade: Open to O-1 through O-4.
• Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is mandatory. A graduate degree is considered optimal.
• Pilot Training: Must be a graduate of USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Experience: Minimum of two years of specialized experience in aviation programs (civilian, active duty, reserve, or National Guard). Must demonstrate expertise in piloting, mission planning, and instructional techniques for specified military aircraft.
• Certification: Must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications or appropriate military certifications/ratings for the main-frame aircraft of employment.
• Medical: Must maintain the medical standards required of USAF military pilots.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid state driver’s license and qualify to operate government motor vehicles.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to classified information.
• Must wear the military uniform as required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Subject to a background investigation and potential trial or probationary period.
• Must be registered with Selective Service if born after December 31, 1959.
• Availability to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to travel by military or commercial air as necessary.