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Job Title: Airplane Pilot (Title 32)

Position Series/Grade: GS-2181-13

Organization: Illinois National Guard (IL 126)

Summary: This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. The incumbent will pilot unit-equipped (UE) airplanes and perform administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military airplanes and high-performance military fighter aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute standard maneuvers and flight procedures in all weather conditions, ensuring safety parameters (speed, loading) are strictly maintained.
• Conduct comprehensive flight preparations, including weather analysis, route planning, fuel requirement calculations, flight plan filing, preflight inspections, and crew/passenger briefings.
• Coordinate with ground control, monitor aircraft performance, and execute emergency procedures as required.
• Complete post-flight activities, including log maintenance, reporting, and coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Serve as the Air Commander’s representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF).
• Develop technical aircrew training plans and 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

• Education: A mandatory undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian institution or military education school is preferred. Official transcripts must be submitted.
• Certifications: Must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications from accredited civilian programs or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• General Experience: Minimum of one year of on-the-job experience in a grade (or comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level of GS-12.
• Specialized Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in civilian or military aviation programs. Applicants must have experience in piloting and instructing, mission planning, aircraft maintenance coordination, and applying operational directives.
• Military Status: Must be a member of the Illinois National Guard. Position is open to officers up to the rank of O4.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Training: Graduation from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) is required.
• Medical: Must maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.

Conditions of Employment

• Selectee must wear a military uniform.
• Must be eligible for and maintain Illinois National Guard membership.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to background investigation and potential trial period.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment (Domestic Violence Misdemeanor).
• May require irregular, overtime, evening, weekend, or holiday hours.
• Drug testing may be required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Travel via military or commercial air may be required.

Application Note

Resumes must use the applicant’s own words; verbatim copies of the position description will not be considered. Applicants must provide detailed information, including dates (months/years) and a description of how experience was gained.