Airplane Flight Instructor

Duties As a AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (T32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Administers combat flight training to military aircrews. Training to qualify the aircrew in basic aircraft flying duties without specific regard to a unit operational mission. Training required to achieve a basic level of competence in the unit's primary tasked missions. 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. Training which is syllabus directed to qualify the aircrew in positions beyond that of the entry level of "wingman". Training which is designed for specific missions and /or special equipment types. Performs other duties as assigned. The full Position Description (PD) can be found at the following link: GS-2181-13, NGD1809P01 Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Texas National Guard do not meet eligibility for this position. Areas of Consideration: In-State. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard, and All current members of the Texas National Guard. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test. Possess a valid state driver's 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; and, Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals. 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 Pilot Training (UPT) with a "Fighter/Attack" Qualification rating. Military Requirements AFSC: 11F3Y Rank: CPT (O3) not to exceed Major (O4) Qualifications To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required 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 24 months working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: Experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main- frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or 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 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 perform work assignments. Experienced in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management. Experienced performing aviation duties such as, cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, or directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies. Experienced in using applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the application of instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities. Experienced in conducting particular missions and flying specific main- frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions. Experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements. Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency. Experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft. Experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments. Education Minimum Education Requirements: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. Please ensure you upload a copy of your transcript(s) AND certificate(s). Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. Additional information Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Additional requirements: Pilots are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots. Due to the extreme physical nature of flying in high performance jet fighters, pilots of these aircraft are required to adhere to the guidance in following publications: AFI 11-404, "Centrifuge Training for High-G Aircraft"; AFI 11-2(MDS) Vol 1, section covering: "G-Awareness Continuation Training"; and AFP 11-419 "G-Awareness for Aircrew". Currently, all ANG fighter type aircraft fall in the category of "high G-onset rate" (HGOR). This is defined as the aircrafts ability to generate a "G" onset at the rate of 6 G's per second or greater. Due t