Air National Guard Units | SF50 Pilot

Job Title: Airplane Pilot (Title 32)

Position Series: GS-2181-13

Organization: IL 126, National Guard

Position Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. The selected candidate will pilot unit-equipped (UE) military aircraft and perform administrative functions in support of the Air Operations program.

Key Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced single or multi-engine military aircraft, including high-performance fighter aircraft, for tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute flight procedures and maneuvers across all weather conditions and flight parameters.
• Manage comprehensive flight preparation, including weather analysis, route planning, fuel requirements, and pre-flight inspections.
• Ensure safe operation of the aircraft, adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground control, and executing emergency procedures as necessary.
• Complete post-flight requirements, including maintenance logs, reports, and coordination with support personnel.
• Represent the Air Commander as a Supervisor of Flying (SOF) to ensure mission efficiency and safety.
• Design training plans, coordinate unit planning for wartime and national tasking, and administer safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG, and OSHA directives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Military Membership: Must be or become a member of the Illinois National Guard. Must hold military grade up to O4.
• Education: Mandatory undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. A graduate degree is considered an asset. Official transcripts are required.
• Certification: Must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications from accredited civilian programs or military aviation schools.
• General Experience: Minimum one year of on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the GS-13 level (or comparable military rank).
• Specialized Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in civilian or military aviation programs, including piloting and instructing on fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft.
• Training: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) is mandatory.
• Security: Must possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Medical: Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.

Conditions of Employment

• Must wear a military uniform.
• Must be registered for Selective Service (for males born after 31 December 1959).
• Subject to federal background investigation and drug testing.
• May require irregular, overtime, evening, weekend, or holiday hours.
• May require travel via military or commercial air.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment regarding domestic violence convictions.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Area of Consideration

Applications will be processed in the following order: 1) Existing ILNG permanent/indefinite technicians, 2) Current Federal employees, 3) Federal re-employment eligible, 4) Applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians, 5) U.S. Citizens.