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Pilot - Airlift Support Detachment 1

The Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Pilot for its Air Operations program at Airlift Support Detachment 1, located within flying units of the Air National Guard (ANG). This role involves piloting advanced, heavy, multi-engine military aircraft on non-tactical airlift missions, operating under various weather conditions and flight techniques.

About the Role

• Pilots advanced, heavy, multi-engine military aircraft for non-tactical airlift missions.
• Utilizes precision instrument flight techniques and air navigational aids.
• Executes normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions to transport personnel domestically and internationally.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
• Ensures mission qualifications are maintained for the assigned aircraft.
• Prepares for flights by analyzing weather, planning routes, calculating fuel requirements, and verifying aircraft readiness.
• Operates aircraft with the utmost safety, adhering to flight manuals and coordinating with ground units.
• Performs post-flight activities, including maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance.
• May serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit.
• May rotate to administrative tasks in Air Operations program support areas including Training and Scheduling, Plans, Safety, and Inspector General functions.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must possess a documented record of successful completion of F-15 Initial Qualification Training (IQT).
• Must maintain an appropriate level of security clearance.
• Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentives for Louisiana National Guard members.
• Must be eligible for dual status technician positions.
• Must be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about American ideals, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.

Qualifications

• Possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main frame military aircraft of employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level; OR at least thirty-six months of experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment.
• Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in 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 planning and preparing for missions.
• At least two years of experience in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft.
• Experienced in various piloting administrative tasks in support of Air National Guard aviation programs.
• 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.
• 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 all applicable safety regulations and programs.
• 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) type flying 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.

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 possess Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• Transcripts and/or other documentation must be provided as proof to support educational claims.