Position Overview: Airplane Pilot (Accelerated Hire)

The Air National Guard (ANG) 144th Fighter Wing is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot (GS-2181-13) to join the Operations Group. This is a T32 Excepted Service position involving both piloting unit-equipped aircraft and performing administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program. This is an open-until-filled announcement; applications are reviewed every 30 days.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary function of this role is to pilot unit-equipped (UE) aircraft while contributing to the operational efficiency of the Air Operations program. This position is available as permanent, indefinite, or temporary. Indefinite and temporary selections may be eligible for non-competitive conversion or extension based on funding and agency policy.

Qualifications and Requirements

General Experience: Candidates must possess a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification from an accredited civilian program or an aviation certification from an accredited military aviation school, plus one year of on-the-job experience at the grade or comparable military rank immediately below the next higher level.

Specialized Experience: Candidates must have at least 36 months of experience in the following areas:

Operating specific main-frame military aircraft.
Mission planning, preparation, and analysis of intelligence, weather, and mission tasking.
Filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
Performing preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
Supervising or performing navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, or reconnaissance operations.
Training crew members in mission-specific tasks.
Developing operational plans, policies, and advising commanders.
Applying knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, and flying directives.
Managing unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.

Competencies: Candidates will be evaluated on Education and Training Program Administration, Operation and Control, Planning and Evaluating, and Safety and Security.

Conditions of Employment

Membership Requirements: California National Guard membership is mandatory. Selectees must hold a compatible military grade (O-1 through O-6) and assigned unit.
Uniform and Grooming: Must wear the required military uniform and adhere to military grooming standards.
Security Clearance: Must maintain the appropriate level of security clearance.
Payment: Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
Incentives: Recruitment/relocation incentives and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized subject to funding, agency determination, and Joint Travel Regulation provisions.

Education Requirements

Documentation of FAA certification or military aviation school graduation is required at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts or certification documents must be submitted to avoid automatic disqualification. Foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized organization to determine U.S. equivalency.

Additional Information

Military members receiving Reenlistment/Extension Bonuses (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kickers should be aware that accepting this position may impact incentive eligibility. Applicants should be committed to the efficiency of the Federal government and the upholding of the United States Constitution.