FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Windsor Locks, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Title 32 dual status position located at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) in Windsor Locks, CT. The primary function of this role is to conduct preflight briefings for pilots and provide in-flight advisory services. The AASF handles flight services and mission briefings. National Guard membership is required for this position, and it necessitates membership in a compatible military assignment within the Connecticut Army National Guard. Key duties include conducting preflight pilot briefings according to National Guard regulations, processing clearances, preparing and maintaining flight operations records, and maintaining current navigational information. The role also involves supervising on-the-job training for unit flight operations personnel.

Requirements

• Incumbent is required to serve a 2-year trial/probationary period.
• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet Compatible Military Assignment within one year from placement.
• Wear of the military uniform is mandatory.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license.
• General Experience: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying basic rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of a transportation program.
• General Experience: Experience using computer and automation systems.
• Specialized Experience: 18 months of experience arranging and interpreting directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel, cargo or freight.
• Specialized Experience: Experience applying directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel, cargo or freight.
• Specialized Experience: Experience verifying legal entitlements or official authorizations for travel, securing from carriers guides and timetables, information regarding schedules, fares, and availability of space accommodations.
• Specialized Experience: Experience planning and organizing the work of others.
• Knowledge of technical support work in areas of transportation and traffic management.
• Ability to plan, direct, and manage transportation functions.
• Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection.
• The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.
• Enlisted: E-1 through E-9 (Military Grade prior to application).
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• Training at the National Guard Professional Education Center (NGPEC) is a mandatory condition of employment, subject to availability of resources. NGB prescribed courses at NGPEC must be completed within 6 months of assignment to this position. Failure to complete course(s) may result in reassignment or termination of full-time employment unless extenuating circumstances preclude course attendance.
• You will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to gather information, interpret rules, policies and regulations, and communicate information in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preflight pilot briefings in accordance with National Guard regulations and directives.
• Processes extended and local clearances, including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations.
• Prepares, maintains and files records, charts, graphs, and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities such as aircraft utilization reports, aircrew information reports, individual flight records, notice to airmen (NOTAM) file and airfield data.
• Maintains current file of aircraft flying regulations and navigational information such as radio facility carts, instrument approach procedure charts, aeronautical charts, Airman's Information Manual (AIM), airport directory, location identifiers, ATC procedures manual and Army Flight Information Publications.
• Supervises on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel performing equivalent training or accomplishing a split unit training assembly at the facility.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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