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Job Title: Airplane Pilot (Title 32)

Position Series/Grade: GS-2181-13

Agency: Illinois National Guard (IL 126)

Position Type: National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service

Summary

The Illinois National Guard is seeking a qualified Airplane Pilot to join the IL 126 unit. This position involves piloting unit-equipped airplanes while performing critical administrative and operational tasks in support of the Air Operations program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Pilot advanced single or multi-engine military aircraft on tactical and non-tactical missions, utilizing precision instrument flight techniques.
• Execute flight procedures and standard maneuvers across all weather conditions and flight parameters.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning, including weather analysis, route mapping, fuel requirement calculations, weight distribution checks, and crew briefings.
• Ensure flight safety by strictly adhering to technical manuals, coordinating with ground control, monitoring aircraft performance, and executing emergency procedures as necessary.
• Manage post-flight documentation, including logs, forms, flight reports, and coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Act as the Air Commander’s representative when serving as Supervisor of Flying (SOF).
• Design technical aircrew training plans and develop unit deliberate planning for national and base taskings.
• Administer flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in compliance with Air Force, ANG, and OSHA directives.

Qualifications

Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is mandatory. A graduate degree is considered optimum. Official transcripts are required.

Experience:

• Must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent military rank).
• Must possess at least two years of specialized experience in civilian or military aviation programs, including piloting or instructing in fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft.
• Proficiency in mission planning, aircraft inspection, navigation, meteorology, and military aviation directives is required.

Certifications: Candidates must possess Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications from an accredited civilian program or equivalent military aviation certifications.

Training Requirement: Must have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT).

Conditions of Employment

• Membership in the Illinois National Guard is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Requirement to wear a military uniform.
• Must maintain medical standards equivalent to USAF military pilots.
• Subject to drug testing, background investigations, and trial periods.
• Must be registered with the Selective Service (for males born after 31 December 1959).
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment regarding domestic violence convictions.
• Availability for irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Mandatory participation in direct deposit.

Area of Consideration

Candidates will be considered in the following order: 1) Current excepted permanent/indefinite technicians within the ILNG; 2) Current Federal employees; 3) Federal re-employment eligible; 4) Applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership; 5) U.S. Citizens.