Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Position Overview

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for an Airplane Pilot (D0253P02) with the Oklahoma Air National Guard, 138th Fighter Wing. 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 Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Maintain aircraft systems knowledge, including normal, instrument, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning, including weather analysis, navigation, fuel management, and flight plan submission.
• Ensure crew and passenger safety through rigorous briefings and adherence to flight parameters.
• Execute post-flight documentation, maintenance coordination, and reporting.
• Serve as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), representing the Air Commander with the authority to manage mission requirements, divert aircraft, and direct emergency actions.
• Rotate through administrative functional areas, including Training and Scheduling, Operational Planning, Safety, and Inspector General support.

Qualifications and Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• Current membership in the National Guard is required.
• Must hold military grade O-1 through O-4.
• Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Minimum of two years of specialized aviation experience in civilian aviation, military service, or an Air National Guard/Operations Group setting.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of FAA pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings in main-frame military aircraft.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Must meet USAF military pilot medical standards.

Conditions of Employment

• Must wear the military uniform.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to federal background investigations and potential trial or probationary periods.
• Participation in mandatory direct deposit.
• Travel via military or commercial air may be required.
• Availability to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Professional Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate advanced skills in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, and mission tactics. Proficiency is required in mission planning, crew training instruction, quality control management, and adherence to Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and OSHA safety directives.

Education

An undergraduate degree is mandatory. A graduate degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional military education school is preferred.