The Air National Guard is seeking an experienced Aircraft Pilot to join their Air Operations program at an Airlift Support Detachment in Louisiana. This indefinite appointment position involves piloting advanced, heavy, multi-engine military aircraft on non-tactical airlift missions, requiring proficiency in precision instrument flight and navigation in all weather conditions. The role also encompasses extensive flight preparation, aircraft operation with utmost safety, post-flight activities, and serving as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), with potential rotation to administrative tasks in air operations support functions.
About the Role
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Pilots advanced, heavy, multi-engine military aircraft for non-tactical airlift missions.
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Executes flights using advanced precision instrument flight techniques and air navigational aids.
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Maintains comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems, procedures, and mission qualifications.
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Prepares for flights by analyzing weather, planning routes, calculating fuel requirements, and filing flight plans.
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Conducts pre-flight checks, ensuring aircraft readiness, proper loading, and weight distribution.
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Operates aircraft with a focus on safety, adhering to flight manuals, and coordinating with ground units.
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Monitors aircraft performance and flight progress, taking corrective action including emergency procedures.
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Completes post-flight activities, including maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance.
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Serves as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), representing the Air Commander and ensuring safe and efficient mission accomplishment.
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May rotate to administrative tasks in areas such as Training and Scheduling, Plans, Safety, or Inspector General functions.
Requirements
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National Guard Membership is required.
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Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
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Must possess Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and military ratings.
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Must possess a documented record of successful completion of F-15 Initial Qualification Training (IQT).
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Must maintain an appropriate level of security clearance.
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Must be eligible for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
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May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
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Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
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At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level OR at least thirty-six (36) months of experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
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Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment.
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Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
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Experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on mission-specific tasks.
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Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
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Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
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Experienced in planning and preparing for missions.
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At least two years of experience piloting or instructing others in piloting specific airframe/military aircraft.
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Experienced in various piloting administrative tasks supporting Air National Guard aviation programs.
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Experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs.
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Experienced in unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and OSHA directives.
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Experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, and safety data to determine safety program requirements.
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Experienced in flying operations and coordinating with agencies to ensure safety compliance.
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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.
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Experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed.
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Experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft-mounted video cameras.
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Experienced in visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flying.
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Experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain.
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Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
Education
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Must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university.
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A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
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Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.