Supervisory Aircraft Pilot (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units•Nashville, TN

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The position manages and directs Army Aviation Support Facility activities in support of state and national aviation training missions. These functions include flight operations; instruction on flight operations; proficiency and qualification training for aviators and crewmembers; aircraft mechanic training; aviation safety; and organizational, direct support, and limited general support maintenance for assigned aircraft. The organization includes 3 to 12 employees engaged in substantive work, as well as additional wage-grade employees. The role plans and assigns work, establishes priorities and schedules, coordinates work-related changes with other units, and advises higher-level officials about the organization’s work and its broader program impact. It evaluates supervisors and reviews their employee evaluations. Through subordinate supervisors, it oversees aircrew training and aviation maintenance, including maintenance of assigned and supported aircraft in accordance with established procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required before the effective date of placement; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership. Military grade: CPT.
At least one year of on-the-job experience in the grade or comparable military rank immediately below the next higher level.
Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings in the principal aircraft of employment, with the required competencies.
At least three years of experience in civilian aviation programs, military aviation programs, or Army National Guard Aviation Support Facilities.
An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is mandatory.
Federal Aviation Administration certifications from accredited civilian aviation programs or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools are required.
Experience piloting and instructing pilot skills in fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or remotely piloted aircraft.
Experience in aviation supervision, mission planning and preparation, flight operations, crew training, aviation safety, maintenance oversight, and applicable military aviation procedures and regulations.
Must wear the military uniform, participate in direct deposit, and complete baseline pre-placement screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation; may be required to complete a trial period.
Subject to random drug testing; participation in drug testing is a condition of employment.
Must have or be able to obtain a required Secret or Top Secret clearance within one year of appointment, if applicable.
A valid state driver’s license is required if operating motor vehicles is part of the position.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
May be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct Army Aviation Support Facility activities supporting state or national aviation training missions.
Oversee flight operations, flight-operations instruction, aviator and crewmember proficiency and qualification training, aircraft mechanic training, aviation safety, and aircraft maintenance.
Plan organizational work, set priorities, prepare schedules, and assign work based on priorities, assignment requirements, and employee capabilities.
Coordinate work-related changes with heads of other units.
Advise higher-level officials on issues involving the supervised organization’s relationship to and impact on broader programs.
Evaluate supervisors and review evaluations they prepare for other employees.
Oversee aircrew training through a subordinate supervisor.
Oversee aviation maintenance through a subordinate Supervisory Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot and ensure assigned and supported aircraft are maintained according to established procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.