Air Operations Specialist

Pacific Air Forces • Hickam AFB, HI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a CNAF level planner and airlift subject matter expert within the 613 AOC/AMD Airlift Control Team (ALCT). This role requires extensive USAF air mobility Command and Control (C2) experience and an air mobility aircrew background to plan, schedule, task, and execute PACAF air mobility airlift missions globally. The specialist will advise senior PACAF and 613 AOC leadership on air mobility operations, coordinate and implement schedules for complex exercise and contingency mobility requirements, and act as an interface with other agencies regarding airlift planning. A key responsibility includes communicating with US Embassy Defense Attaches and other key personnel to secure international diplomatic permissions for airlift aircraft supporting America's global mission.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
• Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of airlift operational concepts, policies, principles, practices, objectives and applicable directives to make independent decisions and recommendations to include contingency and exercise planning and execution airlift principles, procedures and concepts.
• Knowledge in statistical analysis and management to interpret data to be used in presentations.
• Ability in conducting in-depth operations/transportation studies, develop long and short-range plans, analyze findings, and recommend courses of action for meeting organizational and MAJCOM goals.
• In-depth technical knowledge of deployment processes, JOPES, automated flight management and aircrew operations in the contingency and exercise environment.
• Ability to interpret new policies and directives as they apply to global airlift transportation programs.
• Broad knowledge of DOD and agency operations, practices, policies and procedures to effectively plan global readiness operations.
• Ability to effectively manage and direct transportation activities; and evaluate and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet changing program requirements within available resources with a minimum sacrifice of quality and quantity of work.
• Ability to quickly process multiple and unrelated factors and determine solutions to operational problems.

Nice To Haves

• USAF air mobility rated (pilot or navigator) background and extensive experience working in an Air Mobility Division is highly desirable.
• Non-rated air mobility aircrew members may also be considered if highly experienced as an air mobility airlift planner working in an Air Mobility Division.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an air mobility subject matter expert advising senior PACAF, and 613 AOC leadership and staff on air mobility operations, issues, and concerns.
• Plans, coordinates, schedules, tasks, and executes PACAF airlift in support of CJCS and Command-directed peacetime, contingency, and wartime operations.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing schedules to support complex exercise and contingency mobility requirements.
• Communicates with/acts as an interface with other agencies regarding airlift planning.
• Communicates verbally, and in writing with US Embassy Defense Attaches and other key personnel within the command's area of responsibility in order to secure international diplomatic permissions for PACAF airlift aircraft supporting America's global mission.
• Must maintain AOC positional certification and currency.
• Shift work, to include nights and weekends, will be required throughout the year to support various contingencies, exercises, and airlift barrel functions.
• Work may be extended beyond normal hours and over weekends and holidays, should the situation dictate.

Benefits

• 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.
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• 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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed