Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Kentucky National Guard is seeking a highly skilled Airplane Pilot - Title 32 to operate aircraft on assigned missions from their base in Kentucky. This position requires adherence to precision instrument flight techniques and the ability to maintain comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems and procedures.

About the Employer

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the KY 123 AW. The role is part of the National Guard and emphasizes military service within the Kentucky National Guard.

About the Role

The Airplane Pilot - Title 32, GS-2181-13, is responsible for piloting assigned aircraft on missions, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. Key duties include conducting pre-flight planning, executing flights in various weather conditions, maintaining aircraft knowledge, and performing post-flight activities. The pilot will also serve as the Air Commander's representative as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), design and coordinate training plans, establish training goals, and manage the unit's flying schedule. Coordination with external agencies like the FAA and Aircraft Maintenance Division is also a crucial part of this role.

Requirements

• Must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
• Must be assigned to a compatible military position.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Position may require a pre-employment physical.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
• Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
• Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate OR have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• Must be C130J qualified.

Specialized Experience:

• At least 24 months operating a fixed-wing military aircraft.
• Experience in mission planning and mission preparation.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
• Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Experience in aircraft pre-flight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
• Experience conducting/supervising training of crew members in simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
• Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.

Experience Documentation:

• Resumes must include complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for all employment.
• Applicants must detail how they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience in their own words.
• Do not copy and paste from vacancy announcements or position descriptions.
• The applicant's name must be on every submitted document.