Air National Guard Units | Pilot

An Airplane Pilot (Title 32) position is available within the AR ANG 188 WGH WG at the National Guard in [Location Not Specified]. This role involves piloting advanced military aircraft for assigned missions.

About the Role

• Pilots advanced, single or multi-engine military airplanes and high-performance military fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical assigned missions.
• Utilizes advanced precision instrument flight techniques and air navigational aids, maintaining safe flight parameters in all weather conditions.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions, ensuring mission qualifications are met.
• Prepares for flights by analyzing weather, planning routes, checking aircraft readiness, briefing crew and passengers, and obtaining necessary clearances.
• Operates aircraft with utmost safety, adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground units, monitoring performance, and taking corrective action as needed.
• Accomplishes post-flight activities including maintaining logs and forms, writing flight reports, and coordinating with maintenance personnel.
• Serves as the Air Commander's representative when performing Supervisor of Flying (SOF) duties, responsible for safe and efficient mission accomplishment.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required.
• Must be eligible for compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
• Minimum Military Grade: O-2/1LT.
• Maximum Military Grade: O-5/LTC.
• Compatible Military Assignments: Must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation must be possessed or initiated.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment, if applicable.
• Must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.
• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation is required.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Ability to obtain Instructor Pilot upgrade within 36 months.

Qualifications

General Experience

• Positions require assisting the pilot in aircraft operations, determining, planning, and performing navigational aspects of flights.
• Requires knowledge of various air navigation methods and skill in using navigational instruments, equipment, and systems in conjunction with flight instruments.
• Some positions may require knowledge of fighter aircraft ordnance use and deployment, preflight checks, malfunction recognition, and coordination with the pilot.
• Knowledge of weapon ballistics and skill in operating related avionics systems for fighter aircraft may be required.
• Includes positions responsible for providing ground and flight instruction in air navigation.

Specialized Experience

• Desired to have at least 36 months of experience, education, or training involving obtaining mission, weather, and intelligence data, and special instructions.
• Experience preparing navigation flight plans.
• Experience providing knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems.
• Validated ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment.
• Experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions.
• Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course.
• Ability to train, evaluate, and certify proficiency and competency of lower-graded personnel.
• Validated completion of the necessary hours required for applicants' current airframe (e.g., 1000 hours total navigation time including 200 hours in the C-130).