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 127 Wing, Operations Group. This Title 32 Excepted Service position requires military membership and involves piloting a unit-equipped aircraft while performing administrative tasks in support of Air Operations programs.

About the Role

This position entails piloting advanced military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions, utilizing precision instrument flight techniques. Responsibilities include flight preparation, which involves analyzing weather, planning routes, verifying aircraft readiness, and briefing crew members. During flight, the pilot will operate the aircraft with utmost safety, adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground units, and monitoring flight progress. Post-flight activities include maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance. The incumbent will also serve 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 in the military grade specified.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must possess a valid civilian driver's license.

Qualifications

• MILITARY GRADE: O2-O4.
• Possession of 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 specialized experience in civilian aviation programs; military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); 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 main-frame/military aircraft: 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 involved in 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 planning and preparing for missions.
• Experience in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft.
• Experience in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of 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 the 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 in flying facilities.
• Experience in 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 with 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.