Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot to join the MI 191st OSS at the MI 127 Wing. This Title 32, excepted service position involves piloting unit-equipped aircraft, performing administrative duties to support air operations, and maintaining operational readiness. Membership in the Michigan Air National Guard is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Duties

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques and air navigational aids.
• Execute normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions, domestically and internationally.
• Prepare for flights by obtaining weather information, planning routes, verifying aircraft readiness, and briefing crew and passengers.
• Operate aircraft with utmost safety, adhering to flight procedures, coordinating with ground units, monitoring flight performance, and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Complete post-flight activities, including maintaining aircraft logs, writing flight reports, and coordinating with maintenance personnel.
• Serve as the Air Commander's representative as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), ensuring safe and efficient mission accomplishment.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• At least two years of experience in civilian or military aviation programs, or in an Army National Guard Aviation Support facility or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group.
• Demonstrated experience in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
• Experience in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.
• Experience in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing 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 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 planning and preparing for missions.
• Experience in various piloting administrative tasks supporting Air National Guard aviation programs.
• Experience in aviation unit quality control management programs, unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.
• Experience in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, and safety data to determine unit safety program requirements.
• Experience in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies for safety compliance.
• Experience in one or more missions such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, surveillance, reconnaissance, or surface attack.
• Experience in traditional "stick and rudder" controls for piloting aircraft.
• Experience using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft-mounted video cameras.
• Experience in visual flight rule (VFR) and instrument flight rule (IFR) flying.
• Experience flying simulated combat and non-combat missions and terrain.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
• Experience in applying operational directives, training directives, and standard operating procedures.
• Experience working independently to plan and perform work assignments.
• Experience completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through Operational Risk Management.
• Experience performing aviation duties such as cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization, or directing emergency actions.
• Experience using applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements, and standards, and applying instructional techniques for pilot training.
• Experience conducting particular missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations.
• Experience in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards.
• Experience in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives.
• Experience with weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft.
• Experience with wartime and peacetime contingency plans for unit mobilizations, deployments, and troop missions.
• Military grade requirement: O2-O4.

Education

• Possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• Transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support educational claims.