Flight Engineer (Instructor)

Army National Guard Units • Davenport, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Title 32 Excepted Service position restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. The role serves as an instructor/flight examiner, providing instruction, evaluation, and examination on ground and operational training flights to develop and upgrade the skills of aircrew members. The incumbent applies knowledge of aircrew duties, responsibilities, instructional methods, and program requirements to perform standardization, currency, instrument, proficiency, tactical, emergency, and special tasks evaluation flights. The position ensures prescribed aircrew training programs are adequately covered and adapts instruction to individual proficiency levels. The role also involves assessing new individuals' experience and training, planning and conducting training programs, preparing course outlines, and providing instruction on various aircraft systems, operational procedures, and emergency protocols. Additionally, the Flight Engineer (Instructor) administers evaluations, performs administrative functions related to the training program, and ensures training materials and publications are current. The position may also involve performing the duties of a Flight Engineer, which includes utilizing knowledge of heavy multiengine aircraft systems, assisting the pilot in preflight planning and flight operations, monitoring aircraft systems, inspecting aircraft readiness, operating control devices, determining factors affecting aircraft performance, computing fuel and cargo loads, preparing for combination loads, securing cargo, and maintaining records of operational equipment. The role also includes assisting with communications/navigation equipment, performing basic navigation, and providing direction to the pilot during ground maneuvers and cargo operations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard.
• Qualified as an aircraft Non-Rated Standardization Instructor.
• Experience and knowledge and skills are required of the overall performance of the aircraft.
• Experience and knowledge of aircraft systems and components such as propulsion, airframe, electrical, hydraulic and environmental systems.
• 1 Year experience at the next lower level grade.
• Experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems.
• Must be an ENLISTED MEMBER (E-5 to E-7).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must become qualified as a Flight Engineer Instructor (FI) within 2 years of hiring subject to funding for FI Course availability if not previously qualified.
• Must be willing to wear the military uniform.
• Must serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only).
• Must be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• If a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, must be eligible for appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the following: Qualified as an aircraft Non-Rated Standardization Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Serves as instructor/flight examiner providing instruction, evaluation and examination on ground and operational training flights to develop and upgrade skills of aircrew members.
• Performs standardization, currency, instrument, proficiency, tactical, emergency and special tasks evaluation flights.
• Ensures prescribed programs of instruction for aircrew training is adequately covered in terms of course content, coverage, and scope of material presented.
• Adapts instruction to proficiency level of individuals being rated.
• Assesses newly assigned individuals' level of experience and training through review of training records and/or proficiency flight evaluation to determine proficiency and skill status.
• Plans and conducts aircrew training program.
• Prepares formal course outlines.
• Schedules and conducts initial, refresher and continuing training, (including ground and flight instruction, procedures training).
• Provides training on in-flight planning and coordination responsibilities, operating principles and characteristics of major aircraft systems; aircraft parameters, operational/mission requirements, equipment systems operation/and troubleshooting, proper and correct methods of performing aircrew duties, e.g., use of aircraft performance charts, computation and aircraft weight and balance, techniques of aircraft internal loading, forms and records completion, arm and hand signals, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, techniques of normal and rapid (hot) refueling, armament rearming, passenger briefing, sling(external) loads, hoist operations, observer duties, and emergency procedures.
• Administers evaluation and determines examinees proficiency to perform duties as a crew member.
• Performs a variety of administrative functions associated with administration of the enlisted aircrew training program.
• Ensures all necessary course materials and training aids are available, technical and related publications are current, keeping crew members informed of pertinent changes.
• May perform duties of Flight Engineer which includes utilizing a knowledge of major aircraft systems associated with heavy multiengine aircraft.
• Provides assistance to the pilot in preflight planning, monitoring adherence to flight plan, and operating aircraft engines and a wide variety of aircraft control systems, e.g., engine, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, fire suppression, environmental, pressurization throughout the flight.
• Inspects condition and readiness of aircraft, accompanies pilots on preflight/in-flight inspections and aircraft test flights and operational checks.
• Operates and monitors aircraft control devices and indicators.
• Determines and monitors factors and data affecting performance of aircraft, such as temperature, altitude, humidity, field conditions, configuration and weight of aircraft, on aircraft takeoff, flight and landing, and keeps pilot informed.
• Computes fuel and cargo load, and weights and balance factors.
• Prepares for combination loads determining placement of cargo and passengers within weight and balance limitations.
• Ensures cargo is properly secured, and proper publications and emergency equipment are aboard as required.
• Uses, inspects, and maintains aircraft installed mission equipment such as recovery hardware, slings, litters, etc.
• Assists in familiarizing crew members with operating procedures.
• Indoctrinates crew by briefing on mission equipment and use of life support equipment and safety emergency procedures.
• Ensures carry-on weapons are cleared and safe and that loose equipment, baggage and passengers are secured.
• Reports operational progress to pilot.
• Updates and records in-flight performance data, observes warning indicators for system failure or malfunction performing aircraft systems operational checks.
• Operates test and troubleshooting systems.
• Assesses and diagnoses problems or malfunctions, reports abnormal conditions to pilot, and initiates corrective and/or emergency action.
• Provides direction to pilot during ground maneuvers.
• Directs off loading of cargo.
• Maintains records of operational equipment indicating flights, repairs, maintenance and inspections; coordinates with maintenance personnel on activities on discrepancies requiring action.
• May assist the pilot on the operation of communications/navigation equipment, performing basic navigation and map reading and checklist reading.
• Provides direction and operational progress to pilot regarding maneuvering the aircraft over objects for hoist and sling operations and in securing and releasing external cargo loads.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

What This Job Offers

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