Air National Guard Units | Pilot

About the Role

The Air National Guard is seeking a qualified Pilot for an indefinite appointment at an Airlift Support Detachment within the Air Operations program. This role is located at a unit level and is focused on non-tactical airlift missions, operating advanced, heavy, multi-engine military aircraft. The position requires adherence to precision instrument flight techniques and standard operational procedures in all weather conditions, both domestically and internationally.

About the Employer

This position is with the Air National Guard (ANG), a reserve component of the United States Air Force, operating under Title 32. The role is within a unit-level Air Operations program at an Airlift Support Detachment.

Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, heavy, multi-engine military aircraft on assigned airlift missions, employing precision instrument flight techniques and navigational aids.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems, procedures, and mission qualifications under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
• Prepare for flights by reviewing weather, planning routes, calculating fuel requirements, and filing flight plans.
• Conduct pre-flight checks, ensuring aircraft readiness, proper loading, and weight distribution.
• Operate aircraft with the highest safety standards, adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground control, and monitoring flight progress.
• Execute corrective actions and emergency procedures as necessary.
• Perform post-flight activities, including maintaining logs, writing reports, and coordinating with maintenance personnel.
• Serve as Supervisor of Flying (SOF), responsible for the safe and efficient accomplishment of unit flying missions, with authority to manage flying activities and emergency actions.
• Potentially rotate through administrative tasks in areas such as Training and Scheduling, Plans development, Safety program management, and Inspector General functions.

Requirements

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must possess Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings.
• Must have a documented record of successful completion of F-15 Initial Qualification Training (IQT).
• Must maintain an appropriate level of security clearance.
• Must be eligible for dual status technician positions.
• Must pass a federal employment suitability background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of this position may require wearing the military uniform.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Thirty-six (36) months of experience in aircraft preflight inspections, loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Experience operating aircraft controls and equipment.
• Experience performing or supervising work procedures in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
• Experience conducting or supervising crew member training on mission-specific tasks.
• Experience developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
• Experience planning and preparing for missions.
• At least two years of experience piloting or instructing others in piloting specific airframes/military aircraft.
• 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.
• Experience applying regulations and directives to determine safety program requirements.
• Experience in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies for safety compliance.
• Experience in one or more specific mission types (e.g., air-to-air, air-to-ground, surveillance, reconnaissance).
• Experience with traditional "stick and rudder" aircraft controls, aircraft instrumentation, and video cameras.
• Experience with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flying.
• Experience flying simulated combat and non-combat missions.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights in Federal Aviation Administration controlled airspace.

Education

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory.
• A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
• Must possess Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.