Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Airplane Pilot for a Title 32 Excepted Service position within the MI 127 Wing, Operations Group. This role is responsible for piloting a unit-equipped military airplane, executing tactical and non-tactical missions, and performing administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program. The position is located at a flying unit within the Air National Guard Aviation Wing.

About the Employer

This is a National Guard position requiring Michigan Air National Guard membership. As a member of the U.S. Air Force National Guard, incumbents contribute to national security and disaster response efforts while benefiting from a comprehensive federal employment package.

Requirements

• MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Applicants must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard in the military grade of O2-O4.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Will be required to wear the military uniform.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Qualifications

• Eligibility requires possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• Must possess required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• At least two years of specialized experience is required, demonstrated through civilian or military aviation programs, or service within an Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group.
• Experience must include piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
• Experience in mission planning, pre-flight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Proficiency in operating aircraft controls and equipment, and performing or supervising navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
• Experience in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
• Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
• Experience with aviation unit quality control management programs, flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.
• Experience in one or more missions such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, surveillance, reconnaissance, or surface attack.
• Experience with visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) flying.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
• Experience in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through Operational Risk Management.
• Experience performing aviation duties such as cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, or directing emergency actions.
• Experience with weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft.
• Experience with wartime and peacetime contingency plans for unit mobilizations and deployments.
• Resumes must include employment dates (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and hours worked per week.
• Resumes are limited to 2 pages.