Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot for a Title 32 Excepted Service position at the 127 Wing, Operations Group in Michigan. This role involves piloting unit-equipped aircraft and performing administrative duties to support air operations programs. Successful candidates will be responsible for the safe and efficient accomplishment of unit missions.

Duties

• Piloting advanced single or multi-engine military aircraft, including high-performance fighter aircraft, for tactical and non-tactical missions.
• Utilizing advanced precision instrument flight techniques and air navigational aids.
• Ensuring flights remain within established parameters for speed and loading.
• Executing normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions.
• Preparing for flights by obtaining weather information, planning routes, and filing flight plans.
• Verifying aircraft readiness, including loading, weight distribution, and pre-flight checks.
• Briefing passengers and crew on flight details and emergency procedures.
• Operating aircraft with a focus on safety, adhering to flight manuals and coordinating with ground control.
• Monitoring aircraft performance and flight progress, taking corrective action as needed.
• Completing post-flight activities, including maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance.
• Serving as the Air Commander's representative when acting as Supervisor of Flying (SOF).

Requirements

• MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard.
• Must be willing to wear the military uniform.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and potential trial period.
• Mandatory participation in direct deposit.
• Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.

Qualifications

• Military Grade: O2-O4.
• Eligibility requires possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• Specialized experience includes 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.
• Experience must include piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
• Demonstrated experience in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information.
• Experience in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, preparations, flight plan filing, and crew briefings.
• Experience in aircraft pre-flight inspections, 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, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
• Experience in conducting or supervising crew member training.
• 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.
• Experience in one or more missions such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, surveillance, reconnaissance, or surface attack.
• Experience in visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) flying.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through federally controlled airspace.
• Experience in working independently to plan and perform work assignments.
• Experience performing aviation duties such as cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, or directing emergency actions.
• Experience with standardization and evaluation programs, ground examinations, and aircrew performance standards.

Education

• Eligibility requirements include 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.
• Transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support educational claims and meet requirements.