About the Role

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot to join the MI 127 Wing, Operations Group at a flying unit within the Air National Guard. This Title 32 Excepted Service position requires military membership and involves piloting unit-equipped aircraft, performing administrative duties, and supporting the Air Operations program.

About the Employer

The Michigan Air National Guard is a component of the National Guard of the United States and the United States Air Force, serving the state of Michigan and the nation. This organization provides trained and equipped units for the U.S. Air Force and state emergency response.

Requirements

Michigan Air National Guard membership is required.
Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard in the specified military grade.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.
Federal employment suitability determination by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

General Experience

Possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
Required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).

Specialized Experience

At least two years of working experience in civilian aviation programs, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components), or in an Army National Guard Aviation Support facility or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group.
Experience in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
Ability to train and instruct others in piloting a specified main-frame military aircraft.
Experience in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.
Experience in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.
Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
Experience in operating aircraft controls and equipment.
Experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in 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.
Experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
Experience in aviation unit quality control management programs.
Experience 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.
Experience 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.
Experience in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed.
Experience in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft-mounted video cameras.
Experience in visual flight rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying.
Experience in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain.
Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
Experience in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management.
Experience performing aviation duties such as cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, or directing emergency actions.
Experience in planning and performing work assignments independently.