Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Job Title: Airplane Pilot (Title 32)

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

Position Type: National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service

Position Description Number: D0253P02

Position Summary

This position is located within the Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Operations Group. 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. The incumbent serves as a representative of the Air Commander, including duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), ensuring safe and efficient mission accomplishment.

Major Duties

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute flight procedures and standard maneuvers within prescribed parameters across all weather conditions.
• Conduct mission planning, including weather analysis, route mapping, fuel requirements, and flight plan filing.
• Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks, ensuring crew and passenger safety.
• Maintain accurate aircraft logs, flight reports, and coordinate service conditions with maintenance personnel.
• Exercise authority as Supervisor of Flying to manage mission requirements, airspace utilization, and emergency actions.
• Support functional areas including Training and Scheduling, Operational Planning, Safety, and Inspector General programs.

Requirements and Conditions of Employment

• Military Membership: Must be or be eligible to become a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Must maintain a compatible military assignment.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to classified information.
• Medical Standards: Must maintain USAF military pilot medical standards.
• Education: Undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory. A graduate degree is considered an asset.
• Training: Must have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Licensure: Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• General Requirements: Mandatory direct deposit; subject to Selective Service registration (if applicable); must wear the military uniform; may require a probationary period; work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-1 through O-4

Experience: Applicants must possess FAA pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings in the required aircraft. Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of specialized experience in aviation programs (civilian or military). Qualifications are assessed based on the aircraft operated, the nature of assignments, and the degree of hazard involved.

Core Competencies: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, mission tactics, and aircraft operating procedures. Expertise in instructing pilot skills, managing unit safety programs, and executing wartime or peacetime contingency plans is required.