Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Oklahoma Air National Guard is seeking an experienced Airplane Pilot (Title 32) to join the 138th Fighter Wing in Oklahoma. This position is responsible for piloting advanced military aircraft on assigned missions, performing administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program, and ensuring the safe and efficient accomplishment of unit missions. The role involves piloting single or multi-engine military aircraft, including high-performance fighter aircraft, utilizing advanced instrument flight techniques and navigational aids in all weather conditions.

About the Employer

The Oklahoma Air National Guard operates within the framework of the National Guard, serving both state and federal missions. The 138th Fighter Wing is a key component, focused on air operations and training.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the National Guard in a compatible military assignment.
• Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard.
• Must be able to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability standards as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Mandatory participation in direct deposit.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only."
• Must have the appropriate security clearance.
• May be required to serve up to a two-year probationary period upon acceptance of the position.

Qualifications

• Graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.
• Military Grades: O-1 through O-4.
• Mandatory Qualification Requirement: 11F AFSC.
• Possess appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• General Experience: Minimum of one year of on-the-job experience in the grade or a comparable military rank immediately below the next higher level.
• Specialized Experience (minimum two years in military service aviation programs or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group):
• Piloting and instructing pilot skills in fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
• Reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.
• Supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.
• Aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Operating aircraft controls and equipment.
• Performing or supervising navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
• Conducting or supervising crew member training on mission-specific tasks.
• Developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
• Planning and preparing for missions.
• Experienced in various piloting administrative tasks in support of aviation programs.
• Experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs.
• Experienced in unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.
• Experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements.
• Experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Experienced in missions such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, escort, surveillance, reconnaissance, surface attack, killer-scout, target illumination, or laser targeting.
• Experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft.
• Experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft-mounted video cameras.
• Experienced in visual flight rule (VFR) and instrument flight rule (IFR) flying.
• Experienced in flying simulated combat and non-combat missions.
• Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) controlled national airspace.
• Experienced in applying operational directives, training directives, and standard operating procedures.
• Experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments.
• Experienced in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management.
• Experienced performing aviation duties such as cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, or directing emergency actions.
• Experienced in conducting particular missions and flying specific mainframe aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions.
• Experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards.
• Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives.
• Experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft.
• Experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans for unit mobilizations, deployments, and redeployments.

Education

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory.
• A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
• Must have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.