Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Position Overview

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position for an Airplane Pilot (Position Description Number D0253P02) with the OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard. The primary purpose of this role is to pilot unit-equipped (UE) aircraft while performing essential administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.

Key Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, high-performance military fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Maintain mission qualifications and comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
• Execute flight preparation duties, including weather analysis, route planning, fuel requirement calculations, aircraft pre-flight inspections, and passenger/crew briefings.
• Operate aircraft with an emphasis on safety, communicating with ground units, monitoring flight progress, and executing corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct post-flight activities, including logbook maintenance, flight reporting, and maintenance coordination.
• Serve as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), acting as the Air Commander’s representative to ensure safe and efficient mission accomplishment.
• Perform rotating administrative duties in functional areas, including Training and Scheduling, Operations Planning, Safety, and the Inspector General office.

Mandatory Requirements and Conditions of Employment

• National Guard membership is mandatory. Candidates must be eligible for immediate military membership in a compatible assignment.
• Must be a graduate of USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Must maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and qualify to operate government motor vehicles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; work may involve access to classified information.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must be registered for Selective Service (for males born after 31 December 1959).
• Willingness to travel by military or commercial air as required.
• Availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Subject to a mandatory trial or probationary period.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O-1 through O-4.

Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is mandatory. A graduate degree is preferred.

Professional Experience: Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of specialized experience in aviation programs (civilian or military). Applicants must possess required FAA pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings for the main-frame aircraft of employment.

Core Competencies: Extensive experience in mission planning, crew training, aviation safety programs, and operational risk management. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in "stick and rudder" piloting, combat/non-combat tactics, and the ability to train other pilots in specified air-frames.