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.