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AIRPLANE PILOT Title 32 Department of the Air Force Air National Guard Units 138th Fighter Wing Tulsa, Oklahoma Apply Print Save
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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRPLANE PILOT Title 32 Position Description Number D0253P02 and is part of the OK 138th Fighter Wing Oklahoma Air National Guard.
Overview Help Open & closing dates 03032026 to 04012026 Salary 131841 to - 171396 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Tulsa OK Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 13 Job family Series 2181 Aircraft Operation Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OK-12897459-AF-25-150 Control number 859409800
Duties This position is located at unit level in the Air National Guard ANG Aviation Wing Operations Group at flying units in the ANG. Its paramount purpose is to pilot a unit equipped UE airplane. In addition to piloting responsibilities, performs administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program.
MAJOR DUTIES
• Pilots advanced single or multi-engine military airplane, high-performance military fighter aircraft, on tactical, non-tactical, assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. • Flies well within flight parameters, e.g., speed and loading, to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions from point-to-point, domestic, foreign, using fully adequate landing areas. • Maintains a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal instrument and emergency conditions. • Maintains mission qualifications in the assigned airplane. • Prepares for flight, including securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination, plans the flight through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time, and if required, files the airplane flight plan, checks or verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including such aspects as loading and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks. • Operates the airplane with the utmost safety, including adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual, communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities, monitoring performance of the airplane and progress of the flight, and taking corrective action, including the use of emergency procedures as required. • Accomplishes post-flight activities, including maintaining airplane logs and forms, writing flight reports, coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions, and conducting post-flight checks. • Serves as the Air Commanders representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying SOF and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit. • The SOF has the authority to cancel flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and direct emergency actions involving UE airplanes.
Requirements Conditions of employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
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.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station.
Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Qualifications for this position require the pilot to have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training UFT.
Pilots are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.
Possess a valid state drivers 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.
Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.
Must have the appropriate security clearance.
Upon accepting this position, the employee may be required to serve up to a two-year probationary period.
Qualifications MILITARY GRADES O-1 through O-4
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidates 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.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupations basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade or a comparable military rank immediately below the next higher level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies, skills, knowledge, and abilities to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-13 Air National Guard Dual Status Officer positions. For Air National Guard positions, must have at least two years of 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 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 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.
Experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings.
Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment.
Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance.
Experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics.
Experienced in planning and preparing for missions and must have at least two years of experiences in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame military aircraft.
Experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Air National Guard aviation programs.
Experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs.
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.
Experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements.
Experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
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.
Experienced in traditional stick and rudder type controls for piloting aircraft, direction, altitude, and speed.
Experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft-mounted video cameras.
Experienced in visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying.
Experienced in flying simulated, real-world combat, and non-combat missions and terrain.
Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.
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.
Experienced in working independently to plan and