Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRPLANE PILOT - TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD0253P02 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

**Start date of both positions will be determined by available resources**

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Duties

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As an AIRPLANE PILOT - TITLE 32, GS-2181-13, you will pilot aircraft on assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques. Fly well within flight parameters to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures. Maintain mission qualifications in the assigned airplane. Prepare for flights by reviewing weather information, studying maps and charts, planning alternate routes and destination, reviewing fuel requirements, estimating flying time, verifying maintenance conditions, performing preflight checks, conducting passenger and crew briefs, and obtaining proper clearances to begin the flight. Operate the airplane with the utmost safety. Accomplish post-flight activities such as maintaining airplane logs and forms, writing flight reports, coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions, and conducting post-flight checks. Serve as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit. Design and coordinate comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide technical aircrew training. Adopt and implement policies to ensure accomplishment of all required training. Establish training goals and objectives for instrument flight and general operation of the UE airplane. Analyze post-mission debriefing and critiques to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Plan, develop and implement the unit flying schedule. Coordinate the operational requirements with the Aircraft Maintenance Division, the FAA, and other agencies. Perform other duties as assigned.

A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD0253P02 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Military Grades: O1 - O4

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.

You must be assigned to a compatible military position.

Wear of the military uniform.

Position may require a pre-employment physical.

May be subject to furlough actions.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.

Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.

Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

Must possess appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

Must be C130J qualified

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 24 months operating a fixed wing military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experience conducting/supervising training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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