Helicopter Flight Instructor/Evaluator

Army National Guard Units • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Army Aviation Support Facility 2, National Guard. The Helicopter Flight Instructor/Evaluator, GS-2181-13, provides instruction, evaluation, and examination for rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation. Instruction covers basic and advanced aircraft flying techniques using instruments. The incumbent is responsible to the Facility Commander or Facility Supervisor for aviation and ground safety matters.

The position includes conducting instrument flight qualifications and training; training and evaluating instructor pilots; providing technical supervision of the standardization program; maintaining standardized and current flight crew proficiency and qualification records; and serving as a rotary-wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator and Aviation Safety Officer. The incumbent also performs general or limited maintenance test flights following maintenance modifications or repairs, including routine scheduled maintenance.

This position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, wearing the military uniform, and maintaining a US Army Class II Flight Physical. The employee may travel for temporary duty, work uncommon tours or rotational shifts, and perform overtime duty. The employee must obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment and use employer-provided personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
• Must be a Warrant Officer.
• At least one year of general on-the-job experience in the grade or comparable military rank immediately below the next higher level.
• At least two years of specialized competencies operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
• Working experience in civilian aviation programs, military service aviation programs, Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities, or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Groups.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; filing flight plans; conducting crew briefings; performing preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments; and performing or supervising applicable mission procedures.
• Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
• Experience with unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs under applicable Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or OSHA policies and directives.
• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA certifications from accredited civilian aviation programs, or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• Must possess and maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must wear the military uniform and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
• Subject to federal employment suitability determination and may be required to complete a two-year trial period.
• May be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• Must comply with applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is described as optimum.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, evaluation, and examination to rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation.
• Teach basic and advanced aircraft flying techniques using instruments.
• Be responsible to the Facility Commander or Facility Supervisor for aviation and ground safety matters.
• Conduct instrument flight qualifications and training, including instrument flight planning, precision aircraft handling and maneuvering, navigation using aircraft instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS.
• Train and evaluate instructor pilots and provide technical supervision of the standardization program.
• Ensure flight crew proficiency and qualification records are standardized and kept current.
• Serve as a rotary-wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator.
• Serve as an Aviation Safety Officer, carrying out duties to support the aviation safety program for an AVCRAD or Army Aviation Facility.
• Perform general or limited maintenance test flights following maintenance modifications or repairs, including routine scheduled maintenance.
• Review and analyze mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; file flight plans and conduct crew briefings; and perform or supervise associated aircraft and mission preparation duties.
• Conduct or supervise crew-member training in simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
• Develop plans and policies, monitor operations, and advise commanders.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits offered for this position are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED