Air Operations Specialist

Air Mobility Command • Scott AFB, IL

3d

About The Position

The Air Operations Specialist plans, analyzes, coordinates, and executes U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)-validated airlift missions. The position also supports the development of policy and directives and their implementation for airlift operations, resolving problems and assisting with policy and implementation actions related to planning and applying airlift capability. The specialist coordinates planning issues and policy directives with USTRANSCOM and other Air Mobility Command (AMC) agencies.

The role plans, coordinates, and implements airlift mission schedules supporting AMC and/or supported Combatant Commands. It develops detailed concepts of operations (CONOPS) for high-visibility missions, implements operational changes to improve mission performance, and prepares briefings and reports on airlift support issues as directed by senior AMC 618 AOC leaders. The specialist also undertakes complex special projects and advises senior management decision makers on strategic and combat delivery airlift operations.

This is a GS-12 federal position. The employee must be able to work independently under pressure, may be required to work overtime, varying or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, uncommon hours, and periodic on-call duty, and must be available for contingency and emergency response operations. Travel by military or commercial transportation may be required for temporary duty. The position may be designated mission essential and requires periodic ancillary training, a Top Secret clearance, proper handling of classified documents, and initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-11, or equivalent.
• For merit promotion applicants, meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12 when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of air transportation operations policies, principles, practices, concepts, processes, flight-following operations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of flight operations, Air Force flying instructions, aircrew flying limitations and crew-rest requirements, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, FLIP documents, worldwide route planning, international airway routes, controlled and uncontrolled airspace, and diplomatic-clearance requirements.
• Knowledge of organic and commercially contracted air transportation operations and aircraft performance capabilities, restrictions, limitations, and policies.
• Ability to conduct air transportation operations studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and processes.
• Knowledge of computer programs and systems used for command and control of transportation operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including developing detailed CONOPS for specific missions.
• Ability to develop executable airlift mission itineraries, including coordination of air refueling when required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and properly handle classified documents.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Must be available for periodic on-call duty and contingency or emergency response operations; varying hours, rotating shifts, overtime, weekend or holiday work may be required.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial transportation for temporary duty.
• Must complete periodic ancillary training as directed by DoD, the Air Force, AMC, and 618 AOC (TACC).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement all aspects of airlift mission schedules supporting Air Mobility Command and/or supported Combatant Commands.
• Develop complex, detailed Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for high-visibility airlift missions.
• Ensure appropriate airlift operations changes are implemented to enhance mission performance.
• Prepare briefings and reports on airlift operations support issues as directed by senior AMC 618 AOC leaders.
• Perform complex special projects as requested.
• Advise senior management decision makers on complex strategic and combat delivery airlift operations issues.
• Coordinate airlift planning issues and policy directives with USTRANSCOM and other AMC agencies.
• Resolve airlift planning and operational problems and assist in developing policy, directives, and implementation actions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Authorized permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

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