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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Aircraft Flight Instructor (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Sandston, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $143K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Aircraft Flight Instructor (Title 32) for the National Guard. The role involves planning and implementing flight training for rated pilots, conducting training flights, and providing instruction in emergency procedures and advanced flight techniques.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans and implements flight training and instruction for rated pilots and instructor pilots in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). Adjusts course material to meet individual needs. For a substantial portion of the time (at least 20%), performs one or more of the following: a) trains, instructs and evaluates pilots in operating aircraft using advanced instrument flight techniques; b) instructs pilots in methods of instruction and evaluates instructor pilots proficiency to engage in flight instruction; cl instructs pilots in operating advanced attack helicopters or heavy multi-engine advanced transport helicopters. Conducts training flights involving operating an aircraft through reference to instruments and use of automatic direction finding equipment such as Omni directional radials, ground control approach and instrument landing systems on and off Federal airways. Conducts refresher, mission and continuation combat training in advanced attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuvers and aerial gunnery practice with heavy ordinance and/or trains and instructs pilots in the operation of heavy multi-engine transport helicopters to transport equipment and personnel in combat situations. Trains pilots in the full range of aircraft maneuvers required in combat situations. Provides instruction in emergency procedures such as loss of propulsion, directional control or related systems. Performs flights in all weather/environmental conditions, day and night, and using night vision devices. Prepares and presents related classroom instruction. Recommends whether pilots remain in flight status

Conducts refresher, mission and continuation training in light fixed wing or utility and observer helicopters. Trains pilots in basic and advanced techniques required to support the Pilot's unit mission. Conducts training flights involving a substantial degree of hazard such as training helicopter pilots in advanced flight techniques required in combat situations, tactical flying at night in all weather conditions and with the use of night vision devices, flight maneuvers which take advantage of the terrain, low level flight, short field takeoffs and landings, flying in formation. evasive maneuvers and emergency procedures involving engine failures and malfunctions of hydraulic and electrical systems over hazardous terrain. Performs routine operational flight assignments. Transports passengers including dignitaries to and from a variety of different points. As required. performs maintenance test flights of aircraft following repair of maintenance

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Army Flight Instructor1500 flight hoursAdvanced flight techniquesFederal Aviation Administration certificationsClassroom instructionPlanning flight trainingAdjusting course materialTraining pilots

Required

Currently a Warrant Officer (W3/CW3 - W4/CW4) in the Virginia Army National Guard OR willing and eligible to immediately join the Virginia Army National Guard at one of those ranks

At least 1500 flight hours

Qualified as an Army Flight Instructor

Experience providing instruction, evaluation, and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation

At least 36 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level

Experience in planning routine operational flight assignments

Experience and competency in conducting refresher, mission, and continuation training in light fixed wing or utility and observer helicopters

Experience in adjusting course material to meet individual needs

Experience in training pilots in basic and advanced techniques required to support the Pilot's unit mission

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants, must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program

For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university

Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools