Air National Guard Units | Pilot

Job Summary

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a qualified individual for a Title 32 Air Force National Guard position as an Airplane Pilot (MI 191st OSS) within the MI 127 Wing. This role involves piloting unit-equipped aircraft and performing administrative duties supporting the Air Operations program.

About the Role

This position requires piloting advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft, including high-performance fighter aircraft, on tactical and non-tactical missions. Responsibilities include executing precision instrument flight techniques, adhering to flight parameters in various weather conditions, and preparing for and executing flights from point-to-point domestically and internationally. The role also encompasses meticulous pre-flight planning, including weather analysis, route determination, and aircraft readiness checks. Post-flight activities involve maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance. Additionally, the pilot may 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.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation for federal employment suitability.
• May be required to complete a trial period.
• Mandatory participation in direct deposit.
• Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must be willing to wear the military uniform.

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 aviation programs, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components), Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities, or Air National Guard Wings/Operations Groups.
• Experience 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 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 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 various piloting administrative tasks supporting Air National Guard aviation programs.
• 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 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) type flying and aircraft instrument flying.
• Experience in flying simulated "real world" 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, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands.
• Experience in working independently to plan and perform work assignments.
• Experience in 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 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 to the training of 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 on 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.