HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR / EVALUATOR (Title 32)

About the role

These positions are located within the State Aviation Office in Austin, TX. The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation.

UH60M/L or UH72A qualification is preferred but other Mission, Design, Series qualified applicants will be considered. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

What you will do

• Performs preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route planning/coordination.
• 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.
• Maintains and studies current and complete files of aeronautical publications, navigation charts, instrument approach procedures, and air traffic control procedures.
• Performs one or more of the following major functional duties: a.
• Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): Conducts instrument flight qualifications and training which includes, instrument flight planning, precision handling and maneuvering of the aircraft, navigation using the aircraft navigation instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS.
• Conducts initial instrument standardization rides for new air crew members and as a minimum conducts annual check rides for assigned and attached pilots. b.
• Serves as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP): Trains and evaluates IP's and provides technical supervision of the standardization program.
• Ensures flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
• Serves are Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: 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.
• Ensures ME/FCP pilot proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
• Maintains requirements and performs function of technical inspector for aircraft assigned.
• Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
• This includes the procedures to use in emergencies and malfunctions over rough terrain, e.g., hills and forests both day and night.
• Training includes instruction and evaluation for operating unique electronics equipment, such as precision, non-precision, and GPS route navigation and approaches.
• 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.
• Serves as pilot-in-command while operating single and/or multi-engine rotary wing aircraft to perform airlift support for DOD personnel, emergency medical evacuations, aerial fire suppression support, paradrops, rescue, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations.
• May be required to transport classified, chemical, or other hazardous cargo.
• May be required to perform extended flights to and from a wide variety of points, with responsibility for safely transporting passengers and/or classified, chemical, or other hazardous cargo.
• Pilot will possess competency on all aviation matters that will encompass safety as the number one priority, demonstrate a consistent mature judgment and maintain a high degree of pilot proficiency for conducting flight missions under visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR).
• Flights may be performed with a combination of day, night, and night vision goggle (NVG) operations under both favorable and unfavorable environmental conditions (fog, sleet, ice, rain, snow, high winds, low ceilings) over both favorable and unfavorable terrain (mountains, water, desert, swamp, forest) which may require a transfer from IFR condition to marginal VFR condition for landing at remote locations.
• Locations may include a combination of confined areas with unfavorable terrain and obstacles and high altitude requiring an in-depth performance planning for take-off and landings under heavy load conditions.
• Flights could be conducted with a combination of unfavorable weather conditions, over unfavorable terrain or water at both low altitude and slow airspeed, at maximum gross weight, which are outside the recommended flight envelops for safe flight and/or involve the use of techniques employed as to avoid detection, and often entail prolonged periods of flying.
• Such flights, maintenance test flights, and low-level flights are such that a safe emergency landing would be difficult and would require a very high degree of pilot skill.
• Pilot will adhere to existing Army flight regulations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform.
• Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted.
• This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas Army National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.
• Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Trial period required (see additional information) Military Requirements A military skill set is determined by the applicable service classification and qualification requirements.
• Upon selection, individuals are assigned to a compatible military skill in accordance with Army or Air Force skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations.
• The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military certifications OR Federal Aviation Administration certificates; current aeronautical ratings, medical and flight physical requirements, and qualifications for aviation service, military skill requirements in training, education, certifications, and experience.
• Army National Guard Officer Branch 67 - Medical Service Corps 15 Series Rank Spread: Warrant Officer: W-3/CW3 Not to Exceed CW5 Officer: O-3 (CPT) Not to Exceed O-5 (LTC) Applicants must: 1.
• Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test.
• Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and, 3.
• Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.

Education

Minimum Education Requirements: Warrant Officers: Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. Officers: Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program.

For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

You must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

Please ensure you upload a copy of your transcript(s) AND certificate(s).

Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNED POSITION EMPLOYMENT: Must have ONE of the following courses: - 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

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.
• Resume which should include the following for related positions held: Work schedule (ex.
• Full-time, part-time, intermittent) Hours worked per week To and From dates (ex.
• MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) Duties performed 2.
• Transcripts: Must submit with application Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program.
• Captains and above must already have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university.
• FAA or Military Aviation Certificate(s) must be submitted with application.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service License Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificate Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate DA Form 759 Current US Army Class II Flight Physical.
• Other (5) Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

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

The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation. Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments.

Applicants must have the following: 1.

Must have the appropriate security clearance: a.

In regard to the aviator position's Series GS 2181 and the DoD criteria for the technician position's compatible military skill classification security clearance requirements. NOTE: Refer to the military services' specific classification directives for the military skills' required security clearance levels; OR b.

Awarded a current Single Scope Background Investigation according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives. Award of entry level to the technician position's compatible military skill, without a completed SSBI, is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance was granted.

NOTE: Refer to the military service specific directives for various authorized interim clearance levels. 2. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.3.

To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals.

Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.

Note: The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 2. Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.

3. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 4.

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. 5.

Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime duty. 6.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

7. Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by