Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Oklahoma Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot (Title 32) for the 138th Fighter Wing in Oklahoma. This position involves piloting advanced military aircraft on assigned missions, performing administrative tasks in support of air operations, and potentially serving as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), responsible for the safe and efficient accomplishment of unit missions.

Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military fighter aircraft using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
• Prepare for flight by securing weather information, planning routes, verifying aircraft readiness, and briefing crew members.
• Operate aircraft with utmost safety, adhering to flight manuals and coordinating with ground units.
• Perform post-flight activities, including maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance.
• Serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), responsible for flight activities and emergency actions.
• Rotate to administrative tasks in Air Operations program support areas, including training, planning, safety, and Inspector General functions.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the National Guard and hold a compatible military assignment.
• Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a federal employment suitability background investigation.
• May be required to complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must be able to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license for the state of residence or principal employment.
• Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only."
• Must possess the appropriate security clearance.
• Military grades: O-1 through O-4.
• Mandatory Qualification Requirement: 11F AFSC.
• At least two years of working experience in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components) or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group.
• Experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
• Experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.
• Experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.
• Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment.
• Experienced in performing or supervising navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
• Experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
• Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
• Experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs.
• Experienced in unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and OSHA directives.
• Experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-to-ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting.
• Experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed.
• Experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft-mounted video cameras.
• Experienced in visual flight rule (VFR) and instrument flying.
• Experienced in flying simulated "real-world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain.
• Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
• Experienced in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands.
• 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 in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements.
• Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency.
• Experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft.
• Experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments.

Education

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