Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot to join the MI 127 Wing, Operations Group at the unit level. This Title 32 National Guard position requires military membership and involves piloting a unit-equipped aircraft, executing tactical and non-tactical missions, 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, operating under Title 32 status. Members are integral to national defense 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.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation for Federal employment suitability.
• May be required to 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 ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• At least two years of experience in civilian aviation programs, military 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: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
• Proficiency in training and instructing 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 involving 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 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 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 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 (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 (FAA) controlled national airspace.
• Experience applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions from National Guard Bureau, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force, and gaining commands.
• 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 specific activities, coordinating airport or airspace utilization with FAA, or directing emergency actions.
• Experience with applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements, and standards, and applying instructional techniques to training other pilots.
• Experience conducting specific 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 FAA 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 for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments.

Applicants must provide employment dates (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and weekly hours worked for each position listed on their resume. Resumes are limited to two pages.