Job Title: Airplane Pilot (Title 32)
Position Series:
GS-2181-13
Organization:
Illinois National Guard, IL 126
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. The incumbent will serve as an Airplane Pilot for unit-equipped (UE) aircraft and perform administrative tasks supporting the Air Operations program.
Core Responsibilities
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Pilot advanced single or multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
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Execute flight procedures and maneuvers across all weather conditions.
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Conduct comprehensive flight preparations, including weather analysis, route planning, fuel requirement calculations, flight plan filing, weight and balance verification, and crew briefings.
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Ensure operational safety by adhering to flight manuals, coordinating with ground control, and executing emergency procedures as required.
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Complete post-flight requirements, including maintenance coordination, logbook documentation, and flight reporting.
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Serve as the Air Commander’s representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF).
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Develop training plans, deliberate wartime planning, and base/national tasking implementations.
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Administer flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in compliance with Air Force, Air National Guard (ANG), and OSHA directives.
Requirements and Conditions of Employment
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Membership in the Illinois National Guard is mandatory prior to the effective date of placement.
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Must be eligible for and obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
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Required to wear a military uniform.
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Must meet USAF military pilot medical standards.
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
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Subject to drug testing, background investigations, and potential trial periods.
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May require work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as travel via military or commercial air.
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Adherence to the Lautenberg Amendment regarding domestic violence convictions.
Qualifications and Education
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Education:
A mandatory undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. A graduate degree is considered an asset. Official transcripts must be provided.
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Training:
Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) is required.
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Certifications:
Possession of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications or accredited military aviation school certifications is mandatory.
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General Experience:
Minimum of one year of on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the GS-13 level. Current Federal employees must meet 52-week time-in-grade requirements at the GS-12 level.
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Specialized Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience in civilian or military aviation programs. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in piloting specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, instructional techniques, and the application of aviation safety and operational directives.
Area of Consideration
Consideration will be given in the following sequence:
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Permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the Illinois National Guard (ILNG).
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Current Federal Employees.
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Federal re-employment eligibles.
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Applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and obtain ILNG membership.
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U.S. Citizens.
Note:
Military grades are restricted to Officers at or below the rank of O4.