Nurse (Flight Operations)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Niagara Falls, NY

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician Officer position provides clinical oversight in the management and execution of nursing care competencies, organizational training, and flying training requirements supporting the aeromedical evacuation (AE) mission within an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. The appointee performs civilian assignments and holds an equivalent position in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. This position is located at the 914 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and carries the military rank of O-5/LTC, AFSC X046F3. The incumbent serves as a senior medical member of an AE crew and performs nursing care in the aeromedical environment. The position oversees clinical, administrative, and training programs; plans and administers specialized aircrew training; and represents nursing and aircrew functions to external agencies and military representatives. The incumbent must maintain current registered nurse licensure and aircrew status, including flight instructor and flight examiner qualifications, and meet Air Force Reserve requirements. The work may include flying, unscheduled or uncommon duty hours, overtime, and exposure to physical and clinical hazards associated with flight and operational patient care.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) licensure and the skills and training needed to maintain it.
Completion of the USAF Flight Nurse Course and aeromedical evacuation crewmember qualification and currency.
Current and qualified aircrew crewmember at the flight nurse instructor qualification level; qualified and current aeromedical aircrew member at the FN Instructor/Examiner level in accordance with AFI 11-2AE V1.
At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent, including nursing duties in the flight environment on all mission design series aircraft used by aeromedical evacuation, instructing flight nursing for ground and in-flight training, and managing and standardizing aeromedical evacuation units and training programs.
Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-11 for GS-12 consideration, when applicable.
Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join, and must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and the security clearance level designated for the position.
Must sign a mobility agreement and maintain current certifications.
Must maintain flight status and mission-ready flight instructor and flight examiner qualifications, and periodically pass aircrew standardization and evaluation examinations.
Ability to apply nursing practice and clinical standards to AE mission planning and apply federal, DoD, and USAF requirements to the AE mission area.
Ability to instruct flight nursing for ground and in-flight training, including initial and upgrade training for instructors and examiners.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise clinical and aircrew aspects of AE operations, manage staff and personnel responsibilities, and manage USAF training programs.
Knowledge of the AE mission, command relationships, operational concepts, contingency and mobility requirements, and the relationships among USAF entities, MAJCOMs, and DoD in military operations.
Ability to analyze operational changes, direct organizational changes, resolve complex issues, maintain effective working relationships, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and civilian operational healthcare systems, including ancillary and support services, managed and contract care, medical operations, in-route medical support, and adjunct healthcare systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain required ADPE skills and accounts, including TRAC2ES, GDSS2, SMS, MRDSS, and AFTR.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing and participate in random drug testing; this is a Testing Designated Position.
May be required to fly on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty, work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or uncommon tours of duty with brief notice, and work hours aligned with unit training assemblies.
Must submit official transcripts, nursing license, and AF Form 8 (Certificate of Aircrew Qualifications).
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing care in the aeromedical environment and serve as the senior medical member of an aeromedical evacuation crew.
Oversee squadron-level clinical and administrative programs and daily operational clinical activities.
Oversee aeromedical evacuation training programs to ensure personnel meet specialty and mission requirements.
Plan, develop, and administer specialized aircrew training for aeromedical aircrew members.
Represent nursing and aircrew functions to external agencies, including FEMA, VA, state and local emergency management officials, wing representatives, and headquarters functional representatives; establish and maintain working relationships that support organizational goals.
Manage and coordinate nursing programs encompassing logistics, operations and support, human resources, patient administration, patient safety, medication management, aircrew training, staff development, and advanced clinical certification programs.
Research, present, and evaluate clinical competency training, qualifications, and advanced clinical and nursing skills for organizational personnel.
Analyze operational and training data and evaluate information for related systems and programs.
Maintain mission-ready aircrew status and flight instructor and flight examiner qualifications; complete periodic standardization and evaluation examinations.
Perform other duties as assigned.