Helicopter Pilot

Army National Guard Units • Johnstown, PA

6d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service Dual Status Technician position with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, assigned to the PA Army Aviation Support Facility 2. The Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-12, pilots assigned helicopters, which may include the AH-64 attack helicopter, CH-47 cargo helicopter, UH-60 and LUH-72 utility helicopters, and other aircraft as assigned. The role also performs maintenance operation checks and general test flights to verify aircraft airworthiness after extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair, or component or system replacement. The pilot may serve on boards related to aviation accidents, flight evaluations, collateral investigations, standardization, and federal recognition. Other duties may be assigned.

Appointment requires membership in a compatible Pennsylvania National Guard military assignment, and selectees must wear the military uniform. Applicants must meet the stated military-grade and aviation qualification requirements. The position requires a Secret security clearance, subject to verification. Permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; the selectee must have a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants must be eligible for immediate Pennsylvania National Guard membership and employment in the military grade listed in the announcement if not already a member.
• Military grades: Warrant Officer WO1–CW5.
• Must possess Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, along with the required competencies.
• Must demonstrate two years of work experience in civilian aviation programs, military aviation programs, Army National Guard Aviation Support Facilities, or Air National Guard Operations Groups.
• Must demonstrate experience piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following: fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft.
• Must demonstrate experience in mission tasking, intelligence reporting, and applying weather information.
• Must demonstrate experience supervising and/or filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Must demonstrate experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning.
• Must demonstrate experience operating aircraft controls and equipment.
• Must demonstrate experience performing or supervising procedures involving navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, or surveillance and reconnaissance.
• Must demonstrate experience developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is described as optimum.
• Must have FAA certifications from accredited civilian aviation programs or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Must obtain or hold a Secret security clearance, subject to verification.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Pilot assigned helicopters, potentially including AH-64, CH-47, UH-60-series, LUH-72-series, and other aircraft.
• Perform maintenance operation checks and general test flights to ensure aircraft airworthiness following extensive maintenance, repair, disassembly, or component or system replacement.
• Serve on boards pertaining to aviation accidents, flight evaluations, collateral investigations, standardization, and federal recognition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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