Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Michigan Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot to join their team at the MI 191st OSS, part of the MI 127 Wing. This Title 32 National Guard position requires military membership and involves piloting a unit-equipped airplane, performing administrative tasks supporting air operations, and ensuring safe and efficient mission accomplishment.

Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military airplanes and high-performance military fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions.
• Utilize advanced precision instrument flight techniques and air navigation aids.
• Execute normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions, both domestically and internationally.
• Prepare for flights by analyzing weather information, planning routes, and verifying aircraft readiness.
• Brief passengers and crew on flight purposes and emergency procedures.
• Obtain necessary flight clearances.
• Operate aircraft with utmost safety, adhering to flight manuals and coordinating with ground units.
• Monitor aircraft performance and flight progress, taking corrective action as needed.
• Perform post-flight activities including maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance.
• Serve as the Air Commander's representative when performing Supervisor of Flying duties.

Requirements

• MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Michigan Air National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications and military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment.
• Military grade requirement: O2-O4.
• 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 aviation unit quality control management programs.
• Experience in the 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 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 type flying and aircraft instrument flying.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
• 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.
• Experience in planning and preparing for missions and must have at least two years of experience in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft.

Education

• Eligibility requirements are based on the candidate's 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.