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MENU Sign inNEWMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsSearch preferencesNotifications NEWSign outMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsNotifications NEWSearch preferencesSign outEventsHelp CenterSearch Back to resultsApplyAIRPLANE PILOT ACCELERATED HIREDepartment of the Air ForceAir National Guard UnitsCalifornia National GuardApply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply SummaryThis AIRPLANE PILOT ACCELERATED HIRE position is located at unit level in the Air National Guard ANG Aviation Wing Operations Group at flying units in the ANGand is part of the CA 144 FW.This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.SummaryThis AIRPLANE PILOT ACCELERATED HIRE position is located at unit level in the Air National Guard ANG Aviation Wing Operations Group at flying units in the ANGand is part of the CA 144 FW.This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12232025 to 09302026 Salary130536 to - 195200 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 13Locations1 vacancy in the following locations Fresno CA March AFB CA Moffett Field CA Port Hueneme CA Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment typeMultiple - T32 ExceptedWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNone Job family Series 2181 Aircraft Operation Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceSecretDrug testNoFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCA-12838321-AF-26-024Control number853103300This job is open toHelpThe public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules pay scales and evaluation criteria. National Guard and reserves Current members those who want to join or transitioning military members. Clarification from the agencyApplications will be accepted from All federal re-employable eligibles on-board federal employeestechnicians within the state for which you are applying Title 32 and Title 5 Permanent and Excepted Indefinite Current California National Guard members.Accelerated Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.DutiesHelpTHIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE PERMANENT INDEFINITE OR TEMPORARY POSITION.Indefinite Positions Selectee may be non-competitively converted to permanent status ifwhen funding becomes available or position becomes unencumbered.Temporary Positions Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years ifwhen funding becomes available in accordance with CNG FPH 001.The primary purpose of the AIRPLANE PILOT ACCELERATED HIRE GS-2181-13 is to pilot a unit-equipped UE airplane. In addition to piloting responsibilities performs administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.May make additional selections within 90 days of eligibles issuance.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentCALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. httpsstate.nationalguard.comcaliforniaCompatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.Areass of ConsiderationConsideration is given to the areas below.AREA I Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a PermanentIndefiniteTemporary appointment.AREA II Current California National Guard members.AREA III Current military members of the Air ForceArmy National Guard Air ForceArmy Reserve or Air ForceArmy Active Duty. Applicants who are currently in other AirArmy branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard CNG must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment.Military Grades O-1 through O-6RecruitmentRelocationRecruitmentRelocation Incentive MAY BE authorized subject to funding and approval.PCSRelocation Costs MAY BE authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation funding and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station PCS move is in the Governments best interest.Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.Must maintain a compatible military unit grade and job assignment as required by current directives.Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. QualificationsGeneral Experience Must have a Federal Aviation Administration certification awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program or have a aviation certification from an accredited military aviation school AND have one year on-the-job experience in the grade or comparable military rank immediately below the next higher level.AIRPLANE PILOT ACCELERATED HIRE GS-2181-13 Must have at least 36 months specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft mission planning and mission preparation Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking intelligence and weather information Experience filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings Experience with aircraft preflight inspections aircraft loading and equipment assessments Experience performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation in-flight refueling search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance Experience conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks Experience developing plans and policies monitoring operations and advising commanders Experience with flight theory air navigation meteorology flying directives mission tactics and operating procedures Experience with unit flying explosive and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense Department of the Army National Guard Bureau andor Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies regulations and directives.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competenciesEducation and Training Program AdministrationOperation and ControlPlanning and EvaluatingSafety and SecurityEducation Must have a Federal Aviation Administration certification awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program or have a aviation certification from an accredited military aviation school.When there is a positive education or certification requirement or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience copies of transcripts unofficial andor certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educationalcertification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts andor certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification.Only attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website www.ed.govadminsfinaidaccredindex.html.Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit www.ed.govaboutofficeslistousinternationalusneiusedlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional informationMILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military ReenlistmentExtension Bonus REB or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period.If you are a male applicant who was born after 12311959 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 httpswww.sss.govRegVerwfRegistration.aspx.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form please email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usasarmy.mil or Fax to 916-854-3439ExpandHide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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 andor 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. BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required documentsRequired DocumentsHelp To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes1. Your resume showing work schedule hours worked per week dates monthyear to monthyear or present of employment and duties performed.2. Other supporting documents applicable documents required for qualification education or certification as stated above. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpTo apply for this position you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.A complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.govAccountLogin all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.govHelphow-toapplicationstatus.Agency contact informationFor More InformationPhone000 000-0000EmailNG.CA.CAARNG.LIST.J1-HRO-RECRUITFEDJOBS-USASMAIL.MILAddress CA 144 FW 144th Fresno CA 93727 US Next stepsOnce 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.If you do not receive an email that your application has been received make sure the application was correctly submitted. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application you may not be hired you may be fired after you begin work or you may be subject to fine imprisonment or other disciplinary action.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required DocumentsHelp To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes1. Your resume showing work schedule hours worked per week dates monthyear to monthyear or present of employment and duties performed.2. Other supporting documents applicable documents required for qualification education or certification as stated above. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpTo apply for this position you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.A complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpsmy.usajobs.govAccountLogin all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpswww.usajobs.govHelphow-toapplicationstatus.ExpandHide how to applyAgency contact informationFor More InformationPhone000 000-0000EmailNG.CA.CAARNG.LIST.J1-HRO-RECRUITFEDJOBS-USASMAIL.MILAddress CA 144 FW 144th Fresno CA 93727 US Next stepsOnce 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.If you do not receive an email that your application has been received make sure the application was correctly submitted. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application you may not be hired you may be fired after you begin work or you may be subject to fine imprisonment or other disciplinary action.ExpandHide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request SummaryThis AIRPLANE PILOT ACCELERATED HIRE position is located at unit level in the Air National Guard ANG Aviation Wing Operations Group at flying units in the ANGand is part of the CA 144 FW.This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12232025 to 09302026 Salary130536 to - 195200 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 13Locations1 vacancy in the following locations Fresno CA March AFB CA Moffett Field CA Port Hueneme CA Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment typeMultiple - T32 ExceptedWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNone Job family Series 2181 Aircraft Operation Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceSecretDrug testNoFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCA-12838321-AF-26-024Control number853103300 Previous resultNext result Your session is about to expire Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session. 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