Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Michigan Air National Guard seeks a qualified Airplane Pilot to join the MI 127 Wing, Operations Group at the unit level. This Title 32 Excepted Service position involves piloting a unit-equipped aircraft and performing administrative duties in support of the Air Operations program.

About the Employer

This position is with the Michigan Air National Guard, a component of the U.S. Air Force National Guard.

About the Location

The position is located within the Michigan Air National Guard.

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.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must meet federal employment suitability standards, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

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.

Specialized Experience

• At least two years of experience in civilian aviation programs, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components), or within an Army National Guard Aviation Support facility or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group.
• Experience piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following aircraft types: 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 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 related to navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
• Experience in conducting or supervising crew member training on 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 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 applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements.
• Experience in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
• 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 with traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed.
• Experience using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft-mounted video cameras.
• Experience with visual flight rule (VFR) type flying and aircraft instrument flying.
• Experience flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
• Experience applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of the National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands.
• Experience working independently to plan and perform work assignments.
• Experience 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 the FAA, or directing emergency actions involving unit support agencies.
• Experience using applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices, and the application of instructional techniques for training other pilots.
• Experience conducting particular missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions.
• Experience in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements.
• Experience in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency.
• Experience with weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft.
• Experience with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments.

Military Grade

• Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) O2-O4.

Education

• Must meet the eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies.
• Transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support educational claims.