Job Summary
The Kentucky National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot - Title 32, GS-2181-13, to operate assigned aircraft on missions at the KY 123 AW. This role involves precision instrument flight techniques in all weather conditions, maintaining aircraft knowledge, and ensuring mission readiness.
About the Role
As an Airplane Pilot, responsibilities include piloting aircraft on assigned missions, executing standard flight procedures, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems. Pre-flight duties encompass reviewing weather, planning routes, verifying maintenance, conducting briefings, and obtaining clearances. Post-flight activities include maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance personnel. The pilot will also serve as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), representing the Air Commander and ensuring safe and efficient mission accomplishment. This position involves designing and coordinating training plans, implementing policies, establishing training goals, and analyzing debriefings to ensure training event completion. The pilot will also develop and implement the unit flying schedule and coordinate operational requirements with relevant agencies.
Requirements
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Must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
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Must be assigned to a compatible military position.
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Must wear the military uniform.
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Position may require a pre-employment physical.
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May be subject to furlough actions.
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May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
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Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
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Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
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Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
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Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
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Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
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Military Grades: O1 - O4
Qualifications
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Must possess an appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate OR have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
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Must be C130J qualified.
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Minimum 24 months of experience operating a fixed-wing military aircraft, including mission planning and preparation.
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Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
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Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
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Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
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Experience conducting/supervising training of crew members in mission-specific tasks.
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Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.