SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (Title 32)

About the role

This is a Title 32 dual status position that requires active membership in the Texas Army National Guard located in San Antonio, TX. The purpose of this position is to function as the commander of an AASF, WAATS, or EAATS. The position supervises between 3 and 12 substantive General Schedule employees and a large (more than 30) wage grade work force.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

What you will do

• Manages and directs the activities and functions of the AASF, WAATS, or EAATS in support of the state or national aviation training missions which includes flight operations (AASF); instructing courses on flight operations (WAATS/EAATS) proficiency training of aviators and crewmembers (AASF); qualification training of aviators and crewmembers; aircraft mechanics (WAATS/EAATS); aviation safety; and the organizational, direct support, and limited general support maintenance of all assigned aircraft.
• Manages assigned fiscal, material and personnel resources by determining the organizational structure within manning and budgetary restraints and guidelines and ensures that optimum use is made of all assigned resources through effective management techniques.
• Responsible for supporting the State ARNG aviation program (AASF), national ARNG aviation training program (WAATS/EAATS), and ensuring that adequate aircraft and aviators are available to accomplish assigned aviation missions.
• Such missions include but are not limited to aviation support of other nonaviation units, developing and maintaining high level aviator skills, training compo 1, 2, 3 and aviators in qualification and graduate level courses (WAATS/EAATS), participating in and support of military exercises and operations, training and preparation on for mobilization and responding as necessary to aviation requirements in natural disaster or state emergency situations.
• Responsible for proper utilization of aircraft in the performance of all missions both tactical and administrative.
• Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of 3 to 12 employees engaged in substantive work and additional wage grade employees.
• Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assigns work to subordinate units based on priorities, selective consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Prepares performance standards.
• Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been reviewed by subordinate supervisors.
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to supervisors and subordinate employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Consults with subordinate supervisors and training specialists on training needs.
• Provides or makes provision for such development and training.
• Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors.
• Collaborates with heads of other units to negotiate, decide on, and/or coordinate work-related changes affecting other units not personally supervised.
• Advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the organization supervised to broader programs, and its impact on such programs.
• Evaluates supervisors and reviews evaluations made by supervisors on other employees.
• Approves selections for nonsupervisory positions and recommends selections for supervisory positions.
• Hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level.
• Reviews serious disciplinary cases and disciplinary problems involving key employees and determines required action.
• Supports equal employment opportunity and labor management relation programs.
• Approves/disapproves leave.
• Ensures efficient position management and that position descriptions of subordinates are accurate.
• Oversees the training operations of assigned or attached aircrew members through a subordinate supervisor.
• Manages and directs the standardization, currency, proficiency, safety operations, logistics and maintenance programs of the facility.
• Standardizes methods and procedures of flight instruction and flight proficiency for the facility and may fly with flight instructors, unit instructor pilots, and assigned aviators to assure the validity of methods and procedures employed and the conformance to Aircrew Training Manual requirements.
• Responsible or the planning and supervision of an extensive and comprehensive pilot and crew member training program including Additional Flight Training.
• May attend conferences on aviation or allied subjects, participating with representatives of other services, officials of civic organizations, or city, state, and Federal Government.
• Oversees the aviation maintenance functions through a subordinate Supervisory Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot and ensures maintenance of assigned and supported aircraft in accordance with established procedures.
• Responsible for the overall safety program for the facility.
• Formulates, monitors, and when directed, executes the Aircraft Pre-Accident Plan, hurricane or severe weather evacuation plan, search and rescue plan and area disaster plan.
• Serves on aircraft safety and aviation policy boards, groups and committees.
• 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 Army National Guard.
• All current members of the Texas Army National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Army National Guard.
• Remarks: AH64E or AH64D qualifications perferred.
• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Trial Period (see additional information) Texas Army National Guard membership required 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.
• Specific requirements are found in the Army and Air Force classification references.
• Rank: O-4/MAJ not to exceed O/5 LTC Compatible MOS/Branch/AFSC: Army National Guard Officer Branch 15 - Aviation Branch 67 - Medical Service Corps Mandatory Qualification Requirements - Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• Please ensure you upload a copy of your transcript(s) AND certificate(s).
• Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

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.

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

Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

Applicants must: 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, Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.

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. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies. 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.

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 3.Supporting Documents: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED License OF-306 DA Form 759 Individual Flight Record DA Form 1059-1 Flight Physical Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications Resume Transcript

Benefits

Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1.

This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership. 2.

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

3. 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.

4. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *5. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

6. 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.

7. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 8.

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.

Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 year 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.