Air National Guard Units | SF50 Pilot

Position Overview

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position (GS-2181-13) with the Illinois 126th National Guard. The Airplane Pilot is responsible for piloting unit-equipped aircraft and performing administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.

Key Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions utilizing precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute flight procedures and maneuvers across all weather conditions and environments.
• Manage comprehensive flight preparation, including weather analysis, route planning, fuel requirements, weight distribution, and crew briefings.
• Operate aircraft with strict adherence to safety parameters, coordinate with ground units, and execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Conduct post-flight activities, including log maintenance, reporting, and equipment coordination.
• Serve as the Air Commander’s representative and Supervisor of Flying (SOF), ensuring efficient mission accomplishment.
• Develop training plans, deliberate wartime planning, and unit safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG, and OSHA directives.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education: A mandatory undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. A graduate degree is considered an asset. Official transcripts are required.
• Experience: Must possess one year of experience at the GS-12 level (or equivalent military rank). Must possess at least two years of specialized experience in civilian or military aviation programs.
• Training: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) is required.
• Certification: Must possess valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or accredited military aviation certifications.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be or be willing to become a member of the Illinois National Guard.
• Must be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.
• Requires wearing a military uniform.
• Subject to drug testing, background investigations, and potential trial periods.
• Must be registered with the Selective Service (for males born after 31 December 1959).
• Compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment (Domestic Violence Misdemeanor provision) is required.
• The position may require irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and travel.

Area of Consideration

This position is open to:

1. Excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
2. Current Federal Employees.
3. Federal re-employment eligible individuals.
4. Applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
5. U.S. Citizens.