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Job Title: Airplane Pilot (C-130)

Position Overview: The Wyoming Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot for the 153d Operations Support Squadron. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. The primary objective is to pilot C-130 aircraft and provide administrative support for the Air Operations program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute comprehensive flight planning, including weather analysis, route determination, fuel requirements, and pre-flight inspections.
• Ensure the safety of crew and passengers through thorough briefings and adherence to flight manual parameters.
• Perform post-flight activities, including log maintenance, reporting, and coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Serve as the Air Commander's representative in the capacity of Supervisor of Flying (SOF), ensuring safe and efficient mission accomplishment.
• Communicate and coordinate with ground units and controlling activities during flight operations.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Experience: Applicants must possess 24 months of specialized experience in aviation programs (civilian or military) and 24 months of experience piloting or instructing in C-130 aircraft.
• Certifications: Possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or equivalent military certifications/ratings in the C-130H.
• Training: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Military Requirement: Must hold AFSC 11M (C-130 Mobility Pilot) and be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard prior to appointment.
• Medical: Ability to maintain standard USAF military pilot medical requirements.
• Licensure: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Conditions of Employment

• Military Affiliation: This position requires active military membership in the Wyoming Air National Guard.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to classified information.
• Work Schedule: Standard schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm; however, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required.
• Travel: May be required to travel via military or commercial air for conferences or official duties.
• Suitability: Continued employment is subject to a background investigation and potential two-year trial period.
• Incentives: Acceptance of this position terminates certain military incentives, including SRIP, TRS, and enlistment/retention/student loan repayment bonuses.

Additional Information

• Military Grade Range: O-2/1Lt to O-5/Lt Col. Candidates outside of this grade range will not be considered.
• Relocation: PCS costs are not authorized; selected candidates must relocate at their own expense if necessary.
• Application Procedure: All applications must be submitted via the official online federal portal. Applicants must provide specific dates (MM/YYYY) and hours worked per week to demonstrate specialized experience.