Position Overview
The Wyoming Air National Guard invites applications for the position of Airplane Pilot (Position Description Number PDD0253P02) within the 153d Operations Support Squadron. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. The primary mission of this role is to pilot the C-130 aircraft and provide essential administrative support to the Air Operations program.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
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Pilot advanced multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
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Execute comprehensive flight planning, including weather analysis, route navigation, fuel requirements, and pre-flight inspections.
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Ensure safe aircraft operation by strictly adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground units, and managing emergency procedures.
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Manage post-flight documentation, including aircraft logs, flight reports, and maintenance coordination.
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Serve as the Air Commander’s representative in the capacity of Supervisor of Flying (SOF), ensuring unit mission efficiency and safety.
Required Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
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Must be a current member of the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, or an Air National Guard unit, or be willing to join the Wyoming Air National Guard prior to appointment.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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Must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
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Must have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
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Must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications or equivalent military aviation certifications.
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Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.
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Must possess AFSC 11M, C-130 Mobility Pilot rating.
Specialized Experience (GS-13)
Candidates must demonstrate at least 24 months of experience in military or civilian aviation programs, including 24 months of piloting or instructing in C-130 aircraft. This experience must encompass:
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Development of unit plans, policies, and contingency operations.
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Management of unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.
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Comprehensive mission planning, including pre-flight assessments, intelligence analysis, and crew briefings.
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Aviation management, including scheduling, training flight coordination, and national airspace management.
Conditions of Employment
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Military affiliation is mandatory; the candidate must remain in a compatible military grade (O-2/1Lt to O-5/Lt Col).
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Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to classified information.
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May be required to travel via military or commercial air.
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Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 07:00 – 16:30, with requirements for occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
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Employment is subject to a two-year trial period and a federal background investigation.
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Acceptance of this position terminates certain military incentives, including SRIP, TRS, and specific enlistment/retention bonuses.
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Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a vMPF Rip, DVR, or CDB along with a resume. Applications must explicitly state dates of experience in MM/YYYY format and hours worked per week to verify specialized qualifications. All applications must be submitted through the official federal portal; manual submissions will not be processed.