Helicopter Pilot (Ah-64)

Army National Guard Units•Eastover, SC

11d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted dual-status technician position with the South Carolina Army National Guard, part of the SC AASF. The position pilots a variety of rotary-wing aircraft in support of missions and functions in the geographic area. It may be used at an Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or another Army Aviation Facility when deemed appropriate by the AVCRAD Facility Supervisor or State Army Aviation Officer. The role includes piloting or co-piloting aircraft for Army and Air National Guard operational programs, providing ground and flight instruction and evaluation, and performing staff work involving the planning, analysis, or administration of aviation programs. The broader occupational series includes flying operations and aviation-unit support, as well as related command, inspection, contingency-planning, and policy functions. The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment and wearing the military uniform.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
Minimum of one year of on-the-job experience in the grade, or a comparable military rank, immediately below the next higher level.
A competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts.
Specialized experience preparing the applicant to perform dual-status technician duties; applicable education, military training, and aviation certifications may substitute for some specialized experience factors.
Current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed and cleared drug test before appointment.
Valid state driver's license and qualification to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for maintenance purposes only.
Appropriate security clearance for the position, or an authorized interim clearance pathway as described in the posting.
No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies.
Current Network License, maintained for the duration of the position.
High school diploma or GED for GS-10 through GS-13 Army National Guard warrant officer positions.
For GS-12 through GS-13 Army National Guard officer positions: Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program; Captains and above must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
FAA certifications from an accredited civilian aviation program or aviation certifications from an accredited military aviation school.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must possess and maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must be able to travel on military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
Must wear and use employer-provided personal protective equipment as required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment; individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform its duties.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is optimum for warrant officers.
A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or equivalent professional military education school is optimum for Captains and above.

Responsibilities

Pilot a variety of rotary-wing aircraft in support of missions and functions in the geographic area.
Pilot or co-pilot aircraft to carry out Army and Air National Guard operational programs and functions.
Provide ground and flight instruction and evaluate aircraft piloting.
Perform staff work involving the planning, analysis, or administration of aviation programs.
Support flying operations and aviation-unit missions.