Helicopter Pilot

Army National Guard Units • Latham, NY

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with Army Aviation Support Facility 3, National Guard. The position is Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-11, Position Description Number D2930000. The incumbent serves as a co-pilot on a variety of rotary-wing aircraft in support of missions and functions in the geographical area, while gaining the flying hours and experience required to reach the full-performance level of Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-12. The vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The employee must maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical and may be subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shifts, travel, and overtime. The position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, where applicable under an approved drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
• Military grade: Warrant.
• Minimum of one year of on-the-job experience in the grade or comparable military rank immediately below the next higher grade.
• Experience in civilian aviation programs, military aviation programs, an Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility, or an Air National Guard Wing/Operations Group.
• Competence operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, in mission planning and preparation, and in reviewing and analyzing mission tasks, intelligence, and weather information.
• Experience filing or supervising flight plans and conducting crew briefings; performing aircraft preflight inspections, loading, and equipment assessments.
• Experience performing or supervising navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, surveillance, and/or reconnaissance procedures.
• Skill conducting crew training in mission-specific tasks; experience with flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
• Experience with unit flying, explosives, 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 an accredited civilian aviation program or aviation certifications from an accredited military aviation school.
• Must possess and maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the position's appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must wear and use employer-required personal protective equipment and have no record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.
• Subject to federal employment suitability determination and background investigation; may be required to complete a two-year trial period.
• Must participate in direct deposit and, if applicable, meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, subject to applicable drug-free workplace policy requirements.
• Must be legally eligible to perform the duties under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Co-pilot a variety of rotary-wing aircraft in support of missions and functions in the geographical area.
• Gain the flying hours and experience required to reach the full-performance level of Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-12.
• Plan and prepare missions; review and analyze mission tasks, intelligence, and weather information.
• File or supervise the filing of flight plans and conduct crew briefings.
• Perform aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
• Perform or supervise procedures involving navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, surveillance, and/or reconnaissance.
• Train crew members in simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
• Develop plans and policies, monitor operations, and advise commanders as applicable.
• Apply flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, operating procedures, and applicable aviation safety requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; benefits eligibility depends on position type and other factors, and the hiring agency can provide details.

What This Job Offers

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