Helicopter Flight Instructor/Evaluator

Army National Guard Units • Buckley AFB, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR. The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation. The incumbent serves as a Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E), instructor pilot, or pilot in command on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned. Also performs one or more duties in a specific functional area of aircraft operations. Performs preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route planning/coordination.

Requirements

• Must be a current Permanent Dual Status Military Technician with the Colorado Army National Guard.
• Compatible Military Assignment: Pilot in command of UH-60, UH-72, and/or CH-47 aircraft.
• Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Must hold the grade of W-3 or W-4.
• Submit all required documentation.
• Must be a qualified pilot in command of UH-60, UH-72, and/or CH-47 aircraft.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years with logistics management to include unit supply functions, aircraft repair parts management, and bench/shop stock management.
• 6+ years of experience in government contracts (including development of statements of work).
• Experience with a government purchase card program as a billing official or cardholder.
• 2+ Years of experience in a supervisory role for supply and/or logistics functions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
• Performs one or more of the following major functional duties: Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): Conducts instrument flight qualifications and training which includes, instrument flight planning, precision handling and maneuvering of the aircraft, navigation using the aircraft navigation instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS.
• Serves as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP): Trains and evaluates IP's and provides technical supervision of the standardization program.
• Serves are Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator.
• Serves as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO): Serves as an Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility.
• Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP).
• Serves as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer: Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer.
• 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.
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What This Job Offers

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