AIRPLANE PILOT with Security Clearance

Duties The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position, develops plans, plans and conducts exercises, and trains reservists. Additionally, provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. DUTIES / RESPONSIBLITIES 1. Accomplishes a variety of administrative duties related to flight instruction and mission accomplishments such as scheduling, squadron operations management, combat mission planning, and training. Analyzes and interprets unit goals, mission, metrics, policies and objectives. Ensure that the unit meets or exceeds readiness requirements and is capable of supporting upgraded/modified/new aircraft as indicated, recommending new or changed programs to maintain wartime capability. Performs pilot and pilot in command duties in assigned aircraft and provides a full range of ground and airborne flight instruction to Reservist, instructors, flight examiners, and assigned personnel in unit type aircraft. 2. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Performs mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Pilot's aircraft and commands crew, operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs or directs navigation, in-flight refueling and weapons delivery. 3. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting mission specific training Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to their aircraft specialty. Interviews pilots assigned or attached to determine backgrounds and training in various types of aircraft, especially in the type of aircraft assigned to the unit. 4. Schedules pilots as to type, phase and degree of flying training required and scheduling individual pilots for extra flying hours when determined necessary. 5. Conducts a continuous and aggressive flying safety program and maintains a complete file on flying safety matters for the education of all assigned aircrew. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship is required * Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join * A security clearance may be required. The incumbent must obtain and retain a TOP secret security clearance level designated for the position * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * Total salary varies depending on location of position * This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Must sign a mobility agreement * Position may be subject to random drug testing * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Employee must maintain current certifications * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit * AFSC -011X3S, Military Equivalent Grade - LT Colonel * Superior Qualification may be considered Qualifications THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 512 OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQ with the military rank of LT Colonel, AFSC: 011X3S. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in AFRC Supplemental Qualification Standard dated August 17. EXPERIENCE: No specific length of experience required. The qualifications of Airplane/Helicopter Pilots or Airplane/Helicopter Flight Instructors in an Air Force active duty and Reserve force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training and number of flying hours rather than years of experience. GS-13: Must have logged 1,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary, secondary, instructor, and evaluator time) or Instructor Pilot time. Must be instructor qualified in unit aircraft. (Note: For position requiring the piloting of fighter jet aircraft (e.g., F-16, A-10, F-15, F-22), each hours as First Pilot and/or Instructor Pilot in a fighter jet aircraft may be counted as two hours of flying time when determining total hours of pilot time or primary and/or instructor pilot time. Training aircraft (T-37/T-38) should be considered when giving double credit but only for those hours in which candidates logged either instructor/evaluator pilot or primary pilot time. Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calculating total time.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of flying operations and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as a pilot, as it applies to assigned programs. 2. Knowledge of DOD planning and programming to formulate plans and policies pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities. 3. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft. 4. Knowledge of the relationships of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 5. Ability to independently plan and organize work and meet deadlines. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS 1. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate knowledge and abilities required by the aircrew position. Incumbent must participate in regular, frequent flights, as directed by the supervisor, over and above the flights required by the position. May be exposed to gravity forces of three to seven G's depending upon aircraft to which assigned. 2. Incumbent must formulate plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit flying training activities. 3. The incumbent is subject to the normal pressures, deadlines, and other conditions inherent in this position and others found in the aircrew occupation. 4. In order to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice. 5. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 6. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities. As a designated key position, the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to mobilization capability (i.e., formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no relationship to the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507. 7. This position is designated as a mobility position. Incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC. AFRC command-wide geographic mobility is a condition of employment for all ART Officer positions. The employee must sign a mobility agreement. 8. The incumbent must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position. 9.. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment. Drug Test requirement was modified with AFI 90-508, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28 August 2014; Certified Current 18 December 2015 which supersedes AFI 44-107, 7 April 2010. Positions covered by this SPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" coding to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program (AFI 90-508). Drug testing is a condition of employment. 10. 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. 11. The incumbent of the position must become instructor qualified within two years from the date of appointment to the position. This is a condition of employment. 12. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. 13.. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. 15. Performs other duties as assigned. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, kn