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
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Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions utilizing precision instrument flight techniques.
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Execute flight procedures and maneuvers across all weather conditions and environments.
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Manage comprehensive flight preparation, including weather analysis, route planning, fuel requirements, weight distribution, and crew briefings.
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Operate aircraft with strict adherence to safety parameters, coordinate with ground units, and execute emergency procedures when necessary.
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Conduct post-flight activities, including log maintenance, reporting, and equipment coordination.
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Serve as the Air Commander’s representative and Supervisor of Flying (SOF), ensuring efficient mission accomplishment.
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Develop training plans, deliberate wartime planning, and unit safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG, and OSHA directives.
Mandatory Qualifications
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Education:
A mandatory undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. A graduate degree is considered an asset. Official transcripts are required.
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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.
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Training:
Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) is required.
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Certification:
Must possess valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or accredited military aviation certifications.
Conditions of Employment
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Applicants must be or be willing to become a member of the Illinois National Guard.
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Must be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
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Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.
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Requires wearing a military uniform.
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Subject to drug testing, background investigations, and potential trial periods.
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Must be registered with the Selective Service (for males born after 31 December 1959).
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Compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment (Domestic Violence Misdemeanor provision) is required.
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The position may require irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and travel.
Area of Consideration
This position is open to:
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Excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
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Current Federal Employees.
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Federal re-employment eligible individuals.
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Applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
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U.S. Citizens.