Air National Guard Units | Pilot

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot for a Title 32 position within the MI 127 Wing, Operations Group at an aviation unit in Michigan. This role is responsible for piloting a unit-equipped aircraft and performing administrative duties in support of aviation operations.

About the Role

• Pilots advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft, including high-performance fighter aircraft, for tactical and non-tactical missions.
• Utilizes advanced precision instrument flight techniques and air navigational aids.
• Executes normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions.
• Prepares for flights by reviewing weather information, planning routes, verifying aircraft readiness, and briefing crew and passengers.
• Operates aircraft safely, adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground units, and monitoring flight progress.
• Performs post-flight activities, including maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance personnel.
• May serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), representing the Air Commander and ensuring mission accomplishment.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Eligibility is based on possessing Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• Must have 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 in 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 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, unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs.
• Experience in one or more missions such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, surveillance, reconnaissance, or target illumination.
• Experience in visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) flying.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
• Must provide dates of employment and hours worked per week. Resumes are limited to 2 pages.

Education

• Must possess Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• Transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support educational claims.