AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32)

Airplane Flight Instructor (Title 32)

This is an Air National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. This National Guard position is for an Airplane Flight Instructor (Title 32), Air Position Description Number NGD2045P01 and is part of the TN 118th Wing, Air National Guard. This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization. Responsibilities include administering combat flight training to military aircrews, instructing and evaluating pilots through a broad training spectrum, performing pilot duties, and assessing instructors, pilots, sensor operators, and mission coordinators. The incumbent maintains knowledge of airplane systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. They serve as the Air Operations Officer's representative and may perform work in various Air Operations program support functional areas. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements include military grades O-1 through O-5, compatible AFSC : 11U3B / 18A3B, general experience with a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts, and at least one year of on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. Specialized experience includes at least two years in civilian or military aviation programs, aviation support facilities, or Air National Guard Wing / Operations Group. The candidate must be experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft, reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information, supervising mission planning, and conducting crew briefings. They should also be experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, operating aircraft controls, navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, reconnaissance, crew member training, developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. The candidate must have at least two years of experience in piloting or instructing specific air-frame / military aircraft, aviation unit quality control management programs, and unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs. They should also be experienced in flying operations, coordinating with appropriate agencies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and programs. The candidate must be experienced in missions such as air-to-air, air-to-ground, mortar-to-arm escort, surveillance, reconnaissance, surface attack, killer-scout, target illumination, or laser targeting. They should also be experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed, using aircraft instrumentation and mounted video cameras, and flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain. The candidate must be experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace, 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. They should also be experienced in working independently to plan and perform work assignments, completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management, and 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. The candidate must be 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. They should also be 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. The candidate must be 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. They should also be experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency. The candidate must be experienced on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft. They should also be experienced with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and re-deployments. Education requirements include FAA Certification or equivalent (1059) Army An undergraduate degree from an accredited college / university is mandatory. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.