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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (Title 32)

Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $167K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking an Airplane Flight Instructor (Title 32) for the AR ANG 188 OPS GP, National Guard. The role involves administering combat flight training to military aircrews, instructing and evaluating pilots, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and training standards.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administers combat flight training to military aircrews. Instructs and evaluates pilots through a broad training spectrum, in addition to performing pilot duties

Initial Qualification Training (IQT): Training to qualify the aircrew in basic aircraft flying duties without specific regard to a unit operational mission. It is the minimum training requirement for Basic Aircraft Qualification (BAQ). Elements of instruction include: Basic and Advanced Handling Characteristics (throughout the full spectrum of the flight envelope), Instrument Flight, Instrument and Visual Traffic Patterns, Airborne Emergency Procedures and Patterns, Line of Sight (LOS C-Band) Fundamentals, KU Band Datalink Fundamentals, and Lost Link Logic/Profiles

Mission Qualification Training (MQT): Training required to achieve a basic level of competence in the unit's primary tasked missions. This training is a prerequisite for Basic Mission Capable (BMC) and Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status. Elements of instruction include, but are not limited to: Precision Strike; Close Air Support (CAS); Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR); Time Sensitive Targeting (TST); Armed Escort; and Killer Scout

Continuation Training (CT): Training to maintain proficiency and improve aircrew capabilities to perform unit missions and aircrew proficiency sorties not flown in formal syllabus missions, tests, or evaluations. It is applicable to CMR and BMC aircrew. CT is directed by the units' specific Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) tasking which is received from the Major Command (MAJCOM). CT is measured in number and types of sorties and events accomplished. All types of training mentioned in this section pertain to Readiness Aircrew Program (RAP) tasked training

Upgrade Training (UG): Training which is syllabus directed to qualify the aircrew in positions beyond that of the entry level. Elements of "Upgrade Training" include, but are not limited to: Instructor Pilot (IP), Flight Examiner (FE), Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) pilot, Mission Commander, and Functional Check Flight (FCF) pilot upgrades

Special Capability Training: Training which is designed for specific missions and/or special equipment types. Elements of "Special Capability" instruction include (but are not limited to): Forward Air Controller-Airborne (FAC-A), Multi-Aircraft Control (MAC), and Multi-Ship/Formation Operations

Assesses instructors, CMR and BMC pilots, CMR and BMC Sensor Operators (SOs), and Mission Coordinators (MCs) both assigned and attached to the unit. Assesses newly acquired pilots, SOs, and MCs to determine capabilities/proficiency in the RPA, and train them to effectively employ in a combat mission. Plans, develops, and presents comprehensive academic courses of instruction for both ground and flight training to assist aircrew in maintaining Mission Ready (MR) status. Performs as instructor, and/or flight examiner for ground training which consists of classroom academics and/or aircrew training device (ATD) (simulator) training. Performs as an IP, and/or FE to continually examine rated aircrew to assure training standards are met in the following areas: mission planning, briefing, ground operations, takeoff and landings, in-flight control, cockpit resource management, mission execution, and debriefing. Ensures RPA aircrew gain and maintain the skills necessary to deploy and conduct worldwide operations that provide direct combat support to Combatant Commanders (COCOMs) to include all previously listed mission sets. Develops, validates, and instructs new Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and trains all aircrew on new and emerging combat capabilities of the RPA. Determines progress and proficiency levels of all aircrew; provides re-qualification evaluations and directs/provides specialized remedial or additional training as necessary. Evaluates formal training directives, and develops/recommends course changes, new material, new training systems and methods

Projects unit training requirements and prepares required training records. Utilizes all available training aids to instruct airplane aerodynamics, aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and specific crew duties. Ensures that all applicable directives, instructions, and technical orders applicable to the aircraft and mission are current and adhered to. Reviews, analyzes, and disseminates accident reports, flying safety publications, and special interest items

Maintains a thorough knowledge of airplane systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Flight will be conducted in both day and night missions in visual and instrument conditions. Maintains current knowledge of the theory of flight, air navigations, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics

Develops and executes unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with MAJCOM, NGB, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directives. Reviews directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine requirements for unit safety programs. Inspects base facilities, reviews flying operations, and coordinates with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs. Investigates accidents/incidents, determines human causes, and recommends corrective action. Coordinates with all supervisors and unit personnel concerning safety standards within individual functional areas. Performs technical analyses of safety data and recommends procedures and guidelines to ensure safe operations of all units flying and ground activities. Advises Air Commander on status of unit safety programs. The source of first level supervision is the Air Commander

Qualification

RPA pilot certificationMission planningFlight instructionTacticsProceduresSafety program managementTraining program developmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Branch/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement

Military Grades: Officer

Minimum Military Grade: O-2/ 1LT

Maximum Military Grade: O-5/ LTC

Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard

Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation

A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position

Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment

A pre-placement physical is required if not already current

Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor)

Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO)

Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion)

Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO

Positions in this series involve piloting or co-piloting aircraft to carry out various operational programs and functions of the Army and Air National Guard

The work provides ground and flight instruction and evaluation in aircraft piloting

The positions perform staff work concerned with planning, analyzing, or administering agency specific aviation programs, where the work requires primarily the application of pilot knowledge and skills

The Series encompasses all functions performed by rated pilots to conduct or directly support flying operations and training missions

This Series directs and coordinates the employment of aviation units in support of land combat operations

It provides expertise at all levels of command to develop doctrines and plans essential to the successful employment and deployment of aviation systems

Issuance of this series qualification requirement replaces all previous Aircraft Operations Series GS-2181 qualification publications

The qualifications required to perform the Series GS-2181 duties and responsibilities were identified through the assigned Army and Air Force military skill sets

The qualification requirements include positions that apply a practical understanding and specialized competencies of the particular air-frame's operations and positions

The GS-2181 positions require full professional knowledge of aircraft operations programs, Federal Aviation Administration policies, training, flight certification programs, guiding principles, and techniques