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HELICOPTER PILOT (T32)

Army National Guard Units · Department of the Army · Birmingham, Alabama

Federal agencyGS-12
At a glance

A non-merit job with Army National Guard Units in Birmingham, Alabama. It pays $110,871$144,136 per year at grade GS-12. Applications close on Oct 18, 2026 — 31 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Competitive service, Excepted service, National Guard and reserves, Open to the public
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned.
  • Routinely operates with short takeoffs and landing capability, in all types of weather, day, and night over a variety of terrains and open bodies of water.
  • Flights are made using landing facilities ranging from modern, improved airport with paved runways and navigational aids to unimproved strips of remote, isolated villages.
  • This position will be required to make reconnaissance and observation flights.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (T32), Position Description Number D2929000 and is part of the AL AASF 2, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: AASF 2, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC C.

COLLEY

What you will do

  • Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned.
  • Routinely operates with short takeoffs and landing capability, in all types of weather, day, and night over a variety of terrains and open bodies of water.
  • Flights are made using landing facilities ranging from modern, improved airport with paved runways and navigational aids to unimproved strips of remote, isolated villages.
  • This position will be required to make reconnaissance and observation flights.
  • Makes test flights and checks all systems in connection with maintenance actions and takes necessary action to correct malfunctions.
  • Participates in all-weather search and rescue operations as required utilizing a thorough knowledge of the terrain features of the geographical area.
  • Conducts flight checks following repairs, maintenance, or installation of approved aircraft system modifications.
  • Responsible for transportation of cargo and transporting passengers, among a variety of familiar destinations (50%) 2.
  • Performs maintenance operation checks (MOCs) and general test flights of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair or replacement of components or aircraft systems.
  • Performs general test flights of aircraft upon completion of extensive disassembly, reassembly, and maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts where tests cannot determine the safe and or proper functioning of aircraft components or systems; and ensures the airworthiness component or aircraft systems.
  • Performs acceptance test flights of new aircraft when required.
  • Serves as a member of a board pertaining to aviation accidents, flight evaluation, collateral investigations, standardization, and federal recognition.
  • (10%) Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an under- graduate 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.

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

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

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

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 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  • Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.

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 position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%.

All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**

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