Aviation Resource Management Specialist

Air National Guard Units • Meridian, MS

16h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position in the Mississippi National Guard that requires membership in a compatible National Guard military assignment and mandatory wear of the military uniform. The position plans, analyzes, manages, and controls aviation resources, safety, training, and flight hours using the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS). It is an indefinite, tenure 3 appointment with a time limit determined by agency needs; the incumbent may be terminated with 30 days’ notice. If a permanent resource becomes available, the incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition.

The specialist manages ARMS operations and administration, including database security, system applications, reports, upgrades, troubleshooting, local procedures, and coordination with Air Force and ANG contacts. The position also administers aviation resource and aircrew records and processes for an average of 100 aircrew members, including flight-hour tracking, mission reviews, medical and training requirements, aviation status and entitlements, aeronautical orders, ratings, badges, and requested historical records. The specialist prepares reports, correspondence, and local operating instructions, and performs other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet general and specialized experience requirements, including 24 months of experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, effective professional working relationships, and compliance with applicable employment conditions. Occasional work outside normal duty hours and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Military grade must be E3–E6.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the position’s appropriate security clearance.
• General experience, education, or training providing knowledge of organization, management, and administration; experience compiling reports and correspondence and conveying information through person-to-person contacts; progressively responsible experience providing technical guidance and assistance in comparable work; and experience using computer and automation systems.
• At least 24 months of experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the work of the position or comparable work.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and management practices.
• Experience developing administrative procedures.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must not be disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment for a qualifying conviction of domestic violence.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A valid state driver’s license is required if the position requires operating motor vehicles.
• For applicable male applicants born after December 31, 1959, registration under the Military Selective Service Act is required.
• Applicants must include narrative descriptions demonstrating that they meet the general, specialized, and other requirements and complete the online questionnaire in Application Manager.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage operational and administrative aspects of the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS).
• Maintain the ARMS database and assign user security levels; develop applications and reports using SQL and ad hoc queries.
• Analyze management reports for adequacy, accuracy, and trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate ARMS updates and compatibility with Air Force standards through the ARMS Working Group and Air Force Major Command contacts.
• Identify system problems, arrange repairs, perform upgrades, coordinate operating procedures with the host Information Processing Center and users, and ensure system changes are implemented.
• Maintain liaison with Local Area Network managers and submit data automation enhancement, maintenance, and deficiency reports.
• Provide go/no-go reports and conduct pre-mission and post-mission reviews for an average of 100 aircrew members.
• Record aircrew and aircraft flying-hour data and determine aviation service actions affecting mission accomplishment and flight safety.
• Develop and carry out procedures for annual flight physicals and documentation medically clearing crewmembers for flight status.
• Research and interpret aviation, medical, physiological, flying, ground-training, and mission-training requirements; translate them into training tables, profiles, and reports and brief relevant personnel and organizations.
• Notify commanders when individuals fail to maintain flying or medical standards; analyze and brief reports related to mission requirements.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence for suspensions, extensions, and waivers.
• Create, analyze, and maintain end-of-month reports tracking Aviation Positions Indicator codes, Aviation Service Codes, entitlement status, and flying status for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Authenticate, certify, and publish aeronautical orders concerning aircrew operational flying or jump-duty requirements.
• Determine eligibility for aeronautical ratings and aviation badges.
• Develop database queries to identify suspense actions and respond to senior leadership requests, including promotion-board, disciplinary-board, and commander-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with outside agencies to validate aircrew medical requirements and compliance with applicable Department of Defense and Air Force instructions.
• Provide aircrew aviation-service and historical data to civilian and federal agencies, including for aircraft accident investigations and hiring purposes under FAA guidelines and the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996.
• Write and revise local operating instructions, including Aircraft Accident Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility and offerings depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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