Navigator

Duties Navigates advanced, single or multi-engine military aircraft, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. Directs pilots to fly within flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flight procedures and standard maneuvers in all-weather condition from point to point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas. Maintains mission qualifications in the unit equipped (UE) aircraft. Prepares for flight by 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 charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, and estimated flying time. Checks and verifies that the airplane was ready for flight, including aspects as defensive equipment and expendables loading, maintenance or service conditions. Directs operations of the aircraft with the utmost safety to include: adhering to flight procedures and parameters in the airplane flight manual, communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities. Prepares individual developmental records, along with a training syllabus with projected units of training required and ensured all required upgrade training items were completed. Schedules and participates in flight instruction with student to observe in-flight performance, demonstrate proper procedures and techniques, and evaluate progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising. Employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice. In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1- prior to applying for this position. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard 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. Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at or at St. Joseph at for any questions concerning recoupment or termination. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination. Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission. Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1- prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be AFSC qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Maximum Military Grade - Maj (O-4) Minimum Military Grade - 1st Lt (O-2) Officer - AFSC 12MX Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must possess experience which provided you with a working knowledge of the navigation systems, navigational instruments, etc., appropriate to the C-130 aircraft. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience, education or training that has required you to obtain information on type of mission, weather and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. The specialized experience must also demonstrate your ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions; computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel. You must have completed the necessary hours required for your current airframe (1000 hours total navigation time which includes 200 hours of time in the C-130); must possess certification as a qualified C-130 Navigator Instructor; and possess or have held AFSC 12M3B. APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A RECORD OF AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE, (OR APPROPRIATE COMPUTER PRINTOUT), AS PART OF BASIC APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. Helpful Hints for Applying: - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number. - Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for. - Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience. - Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held. 2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable. 3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of