The Michigan Air National Guard seeks a skilled Airplane Pilot to join the MI 127 Wing, Operations Group at a flying unit in Michigan. This Title 32 National Guard position involves piloting advanced military aircraft and performing administrative duties to support the Air Operations program.
About the Role
This role is a Title 32, Excepted Service position within the Air National Guard. The primary duty is to pilot a unit-equipped military airplane, utilizing advanced precision instrument flight techniques and navigational aids. Responsibilities extend to flight preparation, including weather analysis, route planning, and pre-flight checks. Safe aircraft operation, adherence to flight parameters, and communication with ground control are critical. Post-flight activities involve maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance. The incumbent may also serve as Supervisor of Flying, responsible for mission accomplishment and unit safety.
Requirements
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MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
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Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard in a compatible military assignment.
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Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
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Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
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Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
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May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
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Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
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Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.
Qualifications
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Eligibility for Dual Status technician positions requires possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and required competencies.
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Must have at least two years of relevant experience in civilian aviation programs, military service aviation programs, or aviation support facilities.
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Experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
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Experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.
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Experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.
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Experienced 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 aviation unit quality control management programs.
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Experienced in unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.
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Experienced in one or more missions such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, surveillance, reconnaissance, or surface attack.
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Experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and video cameras.
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Experienced in visual flight rule and instrument flying.
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Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights in Federal Aviation Administration controlled airspace.
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Experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments.
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Experienced in using Operational Risk Management for safe and efficient mission accomplishment.
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Experienced in performing aviation duties such as cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, or directing emergency actions.
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Experienced in applying applicable Army or Air Force aviation regulations, policies, requirements, and standards.
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Experienced in conducting specific missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics, mountainous terrain, remote site evaluations, and night-vision operations.
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Experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, and emergency procedures.
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Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives.
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Experienced with weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft.
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Experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans for unit mobilizations and deployments.
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MILITARY GRADE: O2-O4. Selectee(s) must be within these military grades prior to the effective date of placement.