Air National Guard Units | Pilot

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

• 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 navigation, fuel requirements, and pre-flight inspections.
• Ensure safe aircraft operation by strictly adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground units, and managing emergency procedures.
• Manage post-flight documentation, including aircraft logs, flight reports, and maintenance coordination.
• 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

• 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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications or equivalent military aviation certifications.
• Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.
• 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:

• Development of unit plans, policies, and contingency operations.
• Management of unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.
• Comprehensive mission planning, including pre-flight assessments, intelligence analysis, and crew briefings.
• Aviation management, including scheduling, training flight coordination, and national airspace management.

Conditions of Employment

• Military affiliation is mandatory; the candidate must remain in a compatible military grade (O-2/1Lt to O-5/Lt Col).
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to classified information.
• May be required to travel via military or commercial air.
• Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 07:00 – 16:30, with requirements for occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Employment is subject to a two-year trial period and a federal background investigation.
• Acceptance of this position terminates certain military incentives, including SRIP, TRS, and specific enlistment/retention bonuses.
• 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.