Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Job Title: Airplane Pilot (T32)

Location: Duluth, MN

Unit: 148 OSS FT

This is an Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. The selected candidate will be responsible for piloting advanced, high-performance military aircraft and performing mission-critical operations for the Minnesota Air National Guard.

Position Overview

The Airplane Pilot performs tactical and non-tactical missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques. The incumbent maintains comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Duties include flight planning, pre-flight verification, safe operation of aircraft, post-flight reporting, and serving as the Air Commander’s representative in the Supervisor of Flying (SOF) capacity.

In addition to flight operations, the incumbent may rotate into functional support areas, including:

• Training and Scheduling: Designing training scenarios and managing flying schedules.
• Plans: Developing wartime and peacetime contingency plans.
• Safety: Administering safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG, and OSHA directives.

Requirements and Qualifications

Mandatory Criteria

• Membership: Must be a member of the Minnesota Air National Guard or be eligible for immediate membership and employment.
• Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Training: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Certifications: Must possess FAA certifications or equivalent military aviation school certifications.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in civilian or military aviation programs. Candidates must have experience in piloting fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft.
• Medical: Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.
• Military Grade: Officer (1st Lt/O2 – Lt Col/O5).

Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard and a compatible military AFSC.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Employment is subject to a federal background investigation to determine suitability for security clearance and DOD IT network access.
• Subject to a two-year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Equal Opportunity

The Minnesota National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination for any non-merit reason. The organization provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal regulations.