SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32)

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0611000 and is part of the FL AASF 2, National Guard.

Qualifications:

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard; and Category 4: All individuals who qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and are willing to become T32 Dual Status technicians.

PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.

FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.

MILITARY GRADE(S): Officer: O2 thru O3

NOTE 1: Applicants submit a DA form 759 to be considered for the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS13 Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, Air National Guard Operations Groups; experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information; experienced in supervising and conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing 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 and supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; and, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; experienced in conducting and supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks; experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and briefing commanders; experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics; experienced in planning and preparing for missions; experienced in piloting and instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft; experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army or Air National Guard aviation programs; experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs.

Responsibilities:

As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT Flight Instructor, GS-2181-13, you will direct and coordinate all light operations and training activities at the installation and supervises the AASF Flight Operations Section. Manages the Aviation Training Program for the AASF and oversees the Additional Flight Training Program (AFTP). Consults with unit commanders to determine the training requirements to enable individual aviators and crew members to maintain combat readiness and proficiency in g1ven types of aircraft. Formulates and oversees individual aviator and crew member training to achieve the specified training goals. Plans flying programs in cooperation with maintenance personnel to promote maximum utilization of aircraft and accessory equipment. Oversees flight cost analysis and coordination of all flight mission requests other than in connection with Annual Training and Aviation Unit Inactive Duty Training. Oversees execution of the training program in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) Flight Training Program or aviators and aero scout crew members, utilizing single or twin (multi) engine aircraft (airplanes or helicopters). This program includes instruction and evaluation of rated aviators and, where appropriate, aero scout crew members in basic and advanced flight and instrument flight techniques required to fly tactical and combat type operations. The assignments involve a broad range of hazards from mini mal to substantial depending on nature of the training which includes the use of night vision devices and the conduct of aerial gunnery, multi-ship operations and air-to-air combat maneuvers in a terrain f light environment. The incumbent is required to perform these flight maneuvers during day and night under adverse weather conditions, at maximum gross weight, outside the recommended weight velocity profile, over hazardous terrain such as mountain, high desert, and heavily vegetated areas with few or no safe emergency landing areas. Advises, brief s and represents the commander on status of training and operations programs and related issues.

Salary : $131,841