Summary These are National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Positions. These are Permanent GS-2181-13 HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2460P01 and are part of the MO Army Aviation Support Facility Whiteman AFB. Responsibilities Incumbent serves as a Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E), instructor pilot, or pilot in command. Performs preflight weather analysis, Incorporates precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and instrument approaches in all mission planning and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of their operations. Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques. Conducts initial standardization flight evaluations for new air crew members and annual evaluations for assigned and attached pilots, including local aircraft transitions including refresher training. Pilot will adhere to existing Army flight regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Conducts initial instrument standardization rides for new air crew members and as a minimum conducts annual check rides for assigned and attached pilots. Trains and evaluates IP's and provides technical supervision of the standardization program. Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator. Trains and evaluates ME/FCP's and provides technical supervision and standardization of the maintenance program. Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned. Responsible for the Army Aviation pre accident plan. Prepares for safety, environmental, hazardous communication, occupational health, and other inspections. Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP). Incumbent performs general or limited maintenance test flights following maintenance modifications or repairs to include routine scheduled maintenance. Ensures compliance with Army maintenance regulations, FAA regulation specifically Part 91. Manages Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Systems. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - CW5 (W-5) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must be a rated pilot on flying status; possess at least one year on-the-job experience and a competent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of this position based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and/or military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft; and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities). GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 or GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups. To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures. Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives. APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A DA FORM 759, INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT RECORD AND FLIGHT CERTIFICATE, AS PART OF BASIC APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNED POSITION EMPLOYMENT (PROOF MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION): Maintenance Test Pilot- graduate of the Maintenance Test Pilot Course and the AMOC Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 Instructor Pilot- Instructor Pilot Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 Unit Trainer/Evaluator- meet the Instructor Pilot Course or the Unit Trainer/Evaluator Course: TC 3-04.9/TC 3-04.11 Aviation Mission Survivability Officer- Aviation Mission Survivability Officer Course: TC 3-04.9/TC 3-04.11 Aviation Safety Officer- Aviation Safety Officer Course: AR 385-10/TC 3-04.11 Instrument Examiner- Instrument Examiner Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 Maintenance Examiner- Maintenance Examiner Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 Standardization Instructor Pilot- Instructor Pilot Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 Education Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. Additional Information Selective Service Act: 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
