AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32)

To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:

Specialized Experience Required

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting 24 months working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. Experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main- frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). Although a variety of piloting administrative tasks are performed in support of an Air National Guard aviation program, the required competence for this grade includes the ability to train and instruct others in the piloting of a specified main-frame military aircraft. Experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information, AND experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings, AND experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning, AND experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment, AND experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance, AND experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks, AND experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders, AND experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics, AND experienced in planning and preparing for missions; and, must have at least two years experiences in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft, AND experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Air National Guard aviation programs, AND experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs, AND experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives, AND experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements, AND experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs, AND experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-to-ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting, AND experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed, AND experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras, AND experienced in visual flight- rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying, AND experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain, AND experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace, AND experienced in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands, And experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments, AND experienced in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management, AND experienced performing aviation duties such as, cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, or directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies, AND experienced in using applicable Air Force aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the application of instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Air Force National Guard flying facilities, AND experienced in conducting particular missions and flying specific main- frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions, AND experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements, AND experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency, AND experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft, AND experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments.

Other Qualification Requirements:

• 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.

Military Requirements:
Requires active membership in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform.

Military Assignments:
AFSC: 11U, 18U
Rank: 2d Lt (O1)NTE Maj (O4)

Preffered Experience:

• Qualified MQ-9 pilot or previously qualified MQ-9 pilot within the last 51 months
• Currently medically qualified as a rated military pilot with ability to maintain medical qualification as an MQ-9 pilot
• Current TS/SCI Clearance
• "T" and "K" Coded Instructors
• MQ-9 LRE experience
• Sim operation experience