AIRPLANE PILOT (Title 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a AIRPLANE PILOT (Title 32), Position Description Number D0253P02 and is part of the OK 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

What you will do

• This position is located at unit level in the Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing, Operations Group at flying units in the ANG.
• Its paramount purpose is to pilot a unit equipped (UE) airplane.
• In addition to piloting responsibilities, performs administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.
• MAJOR DUTIES: Pilots advanced, single or multi-engine military airplane, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.
• Flies well within flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
• Maintains mission qualifications in the assigned airplane.
• Prepares for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time and, if required, files the airplane flight plan; checks or verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including such aspects as loading and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks; ensures that any passengers and crew members are briefed on the nature and purpose of the flight and the procedures to be followed in an emergency; and obtains the proper clearances to begin the flight.
• Operates the airplane with the utmost safety to include: adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual; communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities; monitoring performance of the airplane and progress of the flight; and takes corrective action, including the use of emergency procedures as required.
• Accomplishes post-flight activities to include: maintaining airplane logs and forms; writing flight reports; coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducts post-flight checks.
• Serves 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.
• The SOF has the authority to cancel flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and direct emergency actions involving UE airplanes.
• Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas: a.
• Training and Scheduling: Designs and coordinates comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical aircrew training.
• Adopts and implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training.
• Establishes training goals and objectives for instrument flight and general operation of the UE airplane.
• Tailors training program to individual needs in order to provide uninterrupted progress.
• Analyzes post-mission debriefing and critiques to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events.
• Plans, develops and implements the unit flying schedule using inputs from within the Air Operations Division.
• Coordinates the operational requirements with the Aircraft Maintenance Division, the FAA and other outside agencies. b.
• Plans: Develops unit deliberate planning for implementation of wartime, base and national tasking.
• Maintains detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/employment, and redeployment of the unit.
• Coordinates with the gaining command, NGB and appropriate theater headquarters. c.
• Safety: Plans, organizes and administers unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG and OSHA directives, and applicable technical publications.
• Reviews and analyzes directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine requirements for safety programs.
• Inspects facilities and flying operations and coordinates with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs. d.
• Inspector General: Serves as the Wing Commander's principal advisor and provides technical expert to wing personnel on the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) programs and the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS).
• Plans, directs and manages the activities of the Inspector General office, directing the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and overseeing the wing's self-assessment, exercise and inspection programs.

Education

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex.
• 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-Present).
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
• Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 or NGB 22 SF-50 Official Transcripts PAA If you are NOT a current member of the Oklahoma National Guard, you must submit documentation showing your current/ previous military affiliation (DD 214, NGB 22, copy of an award/order, statement of service) etc. with your application to receive consideration for this position.
• Failure on your part to submit the requested documents will prevent further consideration for this position.
• If you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact our office at ***.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). This position may be eligible for Union Membership.