Air National Guard Units | SF50 Pilot

Position Overview

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military airplanes and high-performance fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute flight procedures and maneuvers in all weather conditions within established parameters.
• Conduct comprehensive flight preparation, including weather analysis, route planning, fuel requirement calculations, flight plan filing, preflight inspections, and crew briefings.
• Operate aircraft with a focus on safety, adhering to manual specifications, communicating with ground control, and executing emergency procedures as required.
• Complete post-flight activities, including log maintenance, reporting, and maintenance coordination.
• Serve as the Air Commander’s representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF).
• Design training plans and scenarios; develop unit deliberate planning for wartime and national tasking.
• Administer unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG, and OSHA directives.

Qualifications and Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Membership in the Illinois National Guard in the required military grade (Officers only, NTE rank of O4).
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).
• Possession of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications or equivalent military aviation certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.

Experience Requirements

• General Experience: Minimum of one year of on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the GS-13 level.
• Time-In-Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level.
• Specialized Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in civilian or military aviation programs, including piloting and instructing skills in fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in mission planning, crew briefing, navigation, safety program administration, and combat/non-combat tactics.

Conditions of Employment

• Required to wear a military uniform.
• Registration with the Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must pass a federal background investigation and potential drug testing.
• Potential for irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Requirement to travel by military or commercial air.
• Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment regarding domestic violence convictions.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Area of Consideration

1. Permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the Illinois National Guard.
2. Current Federal Employees.
3. Federal re-employment eligibles.
4. Applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain Illinois National Guard membership.
5. U.S. Citizens.