A National Guard Air Force technician position for an Airplane Pilot - Title 32, GS-2181-13, is available within the KY 123 AW, National Guard, located in Kentucky. The incumbent will pilot assigned aircraft on missions, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations in various weather conditions and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems and procedures.
About the Role
As an Airplane Pilot - Title 32, incumbents are responsible for piloting aircraft on assigned missions utilizing advanced precision instrument flight techniques. Duties include flying within specified parameters, maintaining thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, preparing for flights by reviewing weather and planning routes, executing pre-flight and post-flight activities, and ensuring mission qualifications are met. The role may also involve serving as the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), designing and coordinating training plans, and developing unit flying schedules. This position requires adherence to military grades O1 - O4.
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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This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
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Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.
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 of 24 months of specialized experience operating a fixed-wing military aircraft, including mission planning, mission preparation, reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
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Experience in filing flight plans, conducting crew briefings, 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.
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Resumes must include complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for all employment (civilian and military).