Aviation Resource Management Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • March AFB, CA

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About The Position

The Aviation Resource Management Specialist manages and controls the operational administrative aspects of aviation resource management using the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS). The position authenticates and publishes Flight Authorizations, validates ground and flying training events for Go/No-Go verification, verifies physical and physiological requirements, and oversees the squadron flying-hour program.

The specialist operates, maintains, and monitors ARMS, Patriot Excalibur (PEX)/Omni, and other aviation-management software at the unit level. The role researches, validates, and interprets public law, Air Force guidance, and medical and physiological documentation to manage flying and ground-training requirements. It also substantiates personnel listings, determines position status, and performs related administrative duties.

This is a mission-essential, mission-critical position. The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Training may be required to maintain proficiency. The employee may participate in contingency operations or exercises, work irregular hours or shifts and overtime, and travel away from the duty station, including overnight travel. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, or qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of aviation-resource-management objectives, policies, rules, instructions, regulations, and precedents related to flight pay and training requirements.
• Knowledge of Air Force operations, resource-management systems and programs, interfaces, browsers, personnel flight records, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of aviation-service eligibility, aircrew rating requirements, incentive-pay requirements, and reserve-status codes.
• Knowledge of computer and automated data-processing techniques, system requirements and procedures, software and hardware, and analytical and diagnostic methods.
• Knowledge of ARMS and PEX/Omni processes and applications, including database and ad-hoc queries and system interactions.
• Ability to apply analytical and investigative techniques and aviation-resource-management regulations to aeronautical orders, entitlements, physical and physiological requirements, suspensions, disqualifications, revalidations, requalification, readiness programs, and currencies.
• Knowledge of aviation-management programs, policies, and aviation-service eligibility directives.
• Skill in applying ARMS directives and manuals; maintaining personnel flight records; operating, navigating, and troubleshooting ARMS; and preparing, processing, and auditing associated documents.
• Skill in ad-hoc program design and development, interface requirements, and modification of reports using the ARMS database.
• Skill in evaluating program effectiveness and developing improvement strategies and recommendations.
• Interpersonal communication skills to liaise with aircrew, prepare staff reports, and deliver briefings.
• Ability to update aviation-management software and generate products to monitor flight-crew eligibility, regulatory compliance, and unit leadership data needs.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must provide transcripts; qualifying education must be from an accredited institution.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-07 for GS-09 consideration where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Host Aviation Resource Management office is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and control operational administrative aspects of aviation resource management.
• Authenticate and publish Flight Authorizations.
• Validate ground and flying training events for Go/No-Go verification.
• Verify physical and physiological requirements and oversee the squadron flying-hour program.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor ARMS, PEX/Omni, and other pertinent aviation-management software.
• Research, validate, and interpret public law, Air Force guidance, and medical or physiological documentation to manage flying and ground-training requirements.
• Substantiate personnel listings, determine position status, and perform aviation-resource-management administrative duties.
• Use aviation-management data and systems to monitor flight-crew eligibility, regulatory compliance, and unit leadership data needs.
• Evaluate aviation-resource-management programs and develop strategies or recommendations for improvements.
• Liaise with aircrew and prepare staff reports and briefings concerning aviation-management policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility and position type.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level