Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Job Title: Airplane Pilot (Title 32)

Organization: OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard

Position Description Number: D0253P02

Position Summary

This National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position is located within the Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Operations Group. The primary responsibility is to pilot unit-equipped (UE) high-performance military aircraft. In addition to flight operations, the incumbent performs critical administrative and operational support tasks for the Air Operations program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Pilots advanced, single or multi-engine military fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Maintains mission qualifications and thorough knowledge of aircraft systems under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
• Conducts comprehensive mission planning, including weather analysis, route mapping, fuel requirements, and flight plan filing.
• Performs pre-flight checks, ensures proper aircraft loading/weight distribution, and briefs crew members on emergency procedures.
• Operates aircraft within specified safety parameters, coordinating with ground units and controlling agencies.
• Completes post-flight documentation, including flight reports and aircraft logs, and coordinates with maintenance personnel.
• Serves as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), representing the Air Commander with the authority to direct mission requirements, divert aircraft, and manage emergency actions.
• Rotates through Air Operations functional areas, including Training and Scheduling, Operational Planning, Safety Program administration, and Inspector General support.

Required Qualifications

• Military Membership: Must be a member of the National Guard. This is an excepted service position requiring a compatible military assignment in the Oklahoma Air National Guard.
• Education: A mandatory undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. A graduate degree from an accredited institution or professional military education school is preferred.
• Training: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Certification: Must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates OR appropriate military aviation certifications and ratings in the assigned main-frame aircraft.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of specialized experience in civilian or military aviation programs (active duty, reserve, or National Guard).
• Medical Standards: Must maintain the same medical standards required for USAF military pilots.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to classified information.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid state driver’s license and qualify to operate government motor vehicles in accordance with Air Force directives.
• Military Grade: O-1 through O-4.

Conditions of Employment

• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must register for Selective Service (for males born after 31 December 1959).
• Subject to background investigation and potential trial or probationary period (up to two years).
• Mandatory participation in direct deposit.
• Work schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May require travel via military or commercial air.