Helicopter Flight Instructor/Evaluator

Army National Guard Units•Otis ANG Base, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Massachusetts Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility 1 (MA ARNG AASF 1). The incumbent serves as a unit trainer/evaluator, instructor pilot, or pilot in command on assigned rotary-wing aircraft, such as attack, cargo, and utility helicopters, and may perform duties in one or more specialized aviation functional areas. The role includes planning and conducting flight missions, providing pilot and crew training and evaluations, supporting aviation operations, and maintaining compliance with Army and FAA regulations. Safety, mature judgment, and a high degree of proficiency in visual and instrument flight are essential. Some flights, including maintenance test and low-level flights, involve conditions in which safe emergency landings may be difficult and require substantial pilot skill. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may serve as an Instrument Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Functional Check Pilot Evaluator, Aviation Safety Officer, Maintenance Test Pilot/Functional Check Pilot, or Aviation Mission Survivability Officer. Duties may include instrument training and evaluations, instructor-pilot oversight, maintenance test flights, aviation safety program administration, mission survivability planning and training, and integration of Army Aviation into joint operations. This position requires membership in a compatible Massachusetts National Guard military assignment and requires the selectee to wear a military uniform. The incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate security clearance and maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical. The position is open only to onboard Title 32 technicians at AASF1 of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

Requirements

Membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership if not already members.
Must be eligible for the military grade of CW2 to CW4; compatible MOS is 153D/M, although applications are considered regardless of Branch MOS area.
Must have FAA certifications from an accredited civilian aviation program or aviation certifications from an accredited military aviation school.
At least two years of specialized competencies operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; filing flight plans; and conducting crew briefings.
Experience with aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
Experience performing or supervising navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, surveillance, or reconnaissance procedures.
Competence conducting or supervising crew training on simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
Experience developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
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, Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or OSHA policies and directives.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate security clearance.
Must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
Must meet applicable federal employment suitability requirements and pass a favorable background check.
Must register for Selective Service if applicable to the applicant.
Selectee must wear the military uniform; participation in direct deposit is mandatory; may be required to complete a probationary period.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as a unit trainer/evaluator, instructor pilot, or pilot in command on assigned attack, cargo, utility, or other rotary-wing aircraft.
Conduct preflight weather analysis; select routes, altitudes, alternate airports, and refueling stops; calculate fuel, cargo, and passenger loads; inspect aircraft; file flight plans; and coordinate firing-range route planning.
Maintain current aeronautical publications, navigation charts, instrument approach procedures, and air traffic control procedures.
Train and evaluate aviators in basic and advanced flight techniques; conduct initial standardization evaluations, annual evaluations, aircraft transitions, and refresher training.
Pilot single- and multi-engine rotary-wing aircraft on missions supporting airlift, emergency medical evacuation, aerial fire suppression, paradrops, rescue, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities operations.
Conduct instrument flight qualifications and training, including instrument planning, aircraft handling, navigation, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, holding, and ILS procedures.
Train and evaluate instructor pilots, provide technical supervision of the standardization program, and maintain standardized, current flight crew proficiency and qualification records.
Evaluate Maintenance Test Pilot and Functional Check Pilot proficiency and maintain standardized, current qualification records.
Administer aviation safety activities; prepare for safety, environmental, hazardous communication, occupational health, and other inspections; complete required reports; and maintain safety files and follow-up records.
Conduct maintenance test flights and functional check flights after maintenance, modifications, or repairs; perform ground maintenance operational checks, troubleshooting, and rotor smoothing; and comply with Army maintenance regulations and FAA Part 91.
Perform Aviation Mission Survivability Officer duties, including verifying aircraft mission configurations, integrating survivability into plans and orders, managing target/track/locate systems and aircraft survivability equipment, and conducting related training.
Conduct personnel recovery training, collect and report aircraft combat damage, develop survivability tactics and procedures, conduct joint operations training, integrate Army Aviation into joint operations and targeting, and coordinate airspace.
Adhere to Army flight regulations and applicable FAA regulations, and maintain safety and flight proficiency standards.