Position Overview
This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position (D0253P02) within the OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard. The primary purpose of this role is to pilot unit-equipped (UE) aircraft while performing administrative duties in support of the Air Operations program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
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Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and mission qualifications.
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Manage comprehensive flight preparation, including weather analysis, navigation planning, weight and balance verification, crew briefings, and flight plan filing.
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Ensure operational safety, coordinate with ground units, and execute emergency corrective actions when required.
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Complete post-flight requirements, including log maintenance, flight reporting, and maintenance coordination.
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Serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), acting as the Air Commander’s representative with authority to manage mission accomplishment, airspace utilization, and emergency directives.
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Perform rotational administrative support in Training and Scheduling, Operational Planning, Safety, and Inspector General functions.
Mandatory Requirements
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Must be or be eligible to become a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard; military membership is required prior to placement.
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Must maintain a compatible military assignment and wear the military uniform.
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Must have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
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Must maintain USAF military pilot medical standards.
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Must possess a valid state driver’s license and qualify to operate government motor vehicles.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
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Must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
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Must possess FAA pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings for the assigned aircraft.
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Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
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Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must be within military grades O-1 through O-4. Applicants must demonstrate at least two years of specialized experience in civilian or military aviation programs. Key competency areas include:
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Expertise in piloting, instructing, and supervising missions in fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft.
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Proficiency in mission planning, crew briefing, preflight inspections, and combat/non-combat tactics.
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Experience in aviation quality control, safety program administration, and regulatory compliance (OSHA/Air Force directives).
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Ability to apply operational risk management and oversee standardization and evaluation programs.
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Knowledge of wartime and peacetime contingency planning and deployment operations.