FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

About the role

This position is for a FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, PD#D0671000, part of the Nevada Army National Guard. The purpose of this position is to conduct preflight briefings for pilots and provide in-flight advisory services. The AASF or AAFA provides flight services and mission briefings which are relatively small in number i.e. well below 75,000 and 25,000 respectively.

What you will do

• Conducts preflight pilot briefings in accordance with National Guard regulations and directives.
• Briefs pilots on mission, aircraft and flight plan.
• Briefs and provides pilots with information on mission restrictions; on-route navigational facilities and equipment, hazards and terrain; weather forecasts; notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and deviations to flight plans when required.
• Is responsible for assuring pilot and crew are qualified in aircraft to be flown and for type of mission to be performed.
• Is responsible for completion of risk analysis projection.
• Determines when flight requires higher level approving authority.
• As flight approving official, signs briefing documents upon completion of mission preflight briefings.
• Makes recommendations to pilot-in-charge when flights should not be attempted.
• Conducts post mission debriefs.
• Provides flight following services for all local and maintenance test flights.
• Responsible for direct voice communication with aviators in flight to transmit and receive information such as flight plan changes, weather advisories, NOTAMs, other aeronautical information and data affecting safety of flight.
• Processes extended and local clearances, including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations.
• Processes, clears and transmits flight plans and flight progress messages to appropriate agencies (FSS, ACT tower, ARTCC) which may require use of service B equipment.
• Responsible for initiating search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implementing the crash rescue plan in the event of an aircraft accident.
• Prepares, maintains and files records, charts, graphs, and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities such as aircraft utilization reports, aircrew information reports, individual flight records, notice to airmen (NOTAM) file and airfield data.
• Compiles and summarizes reports for analysis through the use of a computer system and peripheral equipment.
• Maintains and accounts for aircrew training records, medical recommendations, aeronautical orders, physiological training, and aviation service data.
• Maintains arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft.
• Schedules and dispatches assigned aircraft and aircrews.
• Serves as the Synthetic Flight Training System (SFTS) coordinator by scheduling and providing necessary administrative support for aviator training.
• Maintains current file of aircraft flying regulations and navigational information such as radio facility carts, instrument approach procedure charts, aeronautical charts, Airman's Information Manual (AIM), airport directory, location identifiers, ATC procedures manual and Army Flight Information Publications.
• Supervises on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel performing equivalent training or accomplishing a split unit training assembly at the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• In compliance with Title 32 United States Code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements.
• Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Army skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations.
• The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training, education, certifications, experience.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Compatible Military Assignment: OFFICER: W01 THROUGH W03 Compatible MOS: 153DC *Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment: - National Guard Membership is required. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - Must maintain local network access IAW AR 25-2. - Wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance. - 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. - Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Education

There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims.

To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies related to the job requirements: Comprehensive knowledge sufficient to conduct preflight and mission briefings; provide pilots timely aeronautical, weather, and Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) information; and ensure flight operations comply with applicable directives and flight rules.

Ability to review, process, approve within delegated authority, and transmit local and extended flight plans and clearances to correctly verify completeness and regulatory conformance; coordinating with appropriate flight-service and air traffic agencies; and maintaining accurate flight-progress information.

Ability to provide flight-following and emergency-response support through clear, accurate, and timely communications with aircrews; monitoring local and maintenance test flights; initiating actions for overdue aircraft; and implementing established crash-rescue procedures when required.

Skill in maintaining accurate, complete, and retrievable flight-operations records and reports including aircraft utilization, aircrew and training records, arrival and dispatch logs, airfield data, and related aviation-service documentation, using automated systems and standard office equipment.

Ability to coordinate aircraft, aircrew, and aviation-training schedules while maintaining effective working relationships with pilots, instructors, maintenance personnel, air traffic agencies, and other customers; provide professional customer service; and train or guide flight-operations personnel as assigned.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package.
• Completed application package includes the following: NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
• Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• If your resume includes a photograph 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.
• NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
• 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).
• If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held.
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length.
• The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
• In USA Jobs, job seekers must choose a resume that is two pages or less to make it searchable and apply for jobs.
• Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
• Use concise, results focused language, and align with language from the job announcement.
• Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
• Remove outdated or unrelated experience.
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• OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment - You will find the OF-306 at this link: *** NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information".
• This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.
• SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification) - You will find the SF-181 at this link: *** 4.
• Completed Assessment Questionnaire - Completed as part of the USA Jobs application process.
• Your Soldier Talent Profile (STP) - Your STP must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application.
• An ORB/ERB is acceptable in the absence of an STP.
• Air force personnel submit current Records of Individual Person (RIP).
• Any additional supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) - Used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
• NOTE: Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications.
• For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
• Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above.
• Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE.
• Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
• We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.

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 (***). - This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. - Applicants who feel they have restoration rights to this position should contact the HRO. - Military Incentives - Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and/or Student Loan Repayment Program incentives.

In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position. - Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: In accordance with the State Merit Placement Plan, candidates will be considered in order of their area of consideration category as appropriate.

TERM POSITIONS: "Temporary-Not to Exceed" (TEMP) and "Temporary-Indefinite" (INDEFINITE) are considered to be TERM positions and are limited in duration to 4 years maximum. Employees reaching maximum TERM appointment limit of 4 years may be terminated.

CONVERSION OF TERM (TEMPORARY/INDEFINITE) POSITIONS: Positions advertised as TEMP or INDEFINITE may be non-competitively converted to INDEFINITE or PERMANENT without further at a future date contingent upon available funding. For TEMP PROMOTIONS, position may be non-competitively converted upon expiration of the incumbent's USERRA rights.

RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: Recruitment and/or Relocation incentives may be available, if eligible. Incentives are subject to funding availability and TAG-NV approval and are not guaranteed. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): PCS funding is NOT authorized.

If you do not reside in the location of the position, you will be required to relocate at your own expense. SELECTED RESERVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Acceptance of this position will cause termination of Federal bonuses pursuant to respective Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP). This termination may be with or without recoupment of payments already made.