Supervisory Airplane Pilot

U.S. Marshals Service • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

This position is assigned to the Justice Prisoner Air Transportation System (JPATS), with the duty location in either Kansas City, Missouri, or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at management’s discretion. The selectee serves as Chief of Aviation and directs and manages the JPATS Flight Operations Program. The position is at the GS-2181-15 level.

The role oversees flight crew and aircraft scheduling, flight operation procedures, resource scheduling, and training. The incumbent also participates in aviation safety and accident investigation activities and continually evaluates the Flight Operations Program to identify and implement improvements.

Applicants must meet applicable GS-15 time-in-grade requirements and demonstrate qualifying pilot certifications or military ratings, required flight hours and recency, and specialized flight operations knowledge and skills. The position requires an ATP certificate with applicable ratings (or an appropriate military rating), and a current FAA medical certificate. A Boeing or Airbus type rating is a quality ranking factor, not a screening requirement.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• May be required to complete a trial/probationary period and a supervisory probationary period.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must meet GS-15 time-in-grade requirements for merit promotion: one year at GS-14, with an SF-50 documenting eligibility.
• Must possess a current FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a Multi-Engine Land rating and at least one large turbojet/turboprop type rating, or the appropriate military rating.
• Must possess a current first- or second-class FAA medical certificate; the special requirements section specifies a current Class II FAA Medical Certificate.
• Must meet minimum flight-hour requirements: 1,500 total flight hours, 250 Pilot-in-Command hours, 75 night-flying hours, 100 flight hours in the last 12 months, and 500 multi-engine airplane hours.
• Must have at least one year of specialized knowledge and skills equivalent to GS-14, including experience flying large turbine-powered, turboprop, and/or reciprocating multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft; operating aircraft on established passenger, freight, and supply routes; complying with FAA operational standards; ensuring proper aircraft maintenance; completing maintenance, log, and trip reports; performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections; and leading or managing flight operations.
• Must clearly document qualifying experience, flight hours, recency, and relevant knowledge and skills in the resume and flight logs.
• If claiming eligibility based on civilian flight experience, must provide copies of the front and back of the current FAA ATP certificate with required ratings; if based on military flight experience, must provide official documentation of rated military pilot status.
• If selected, may be required to sign a one-year Continued Service Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Boeing or Airbus aircraft type rating (quality ranking factor; not used to screen out applicants).

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling of flight crews and aircraft with internal and external components.
• Implement, oversee, direct, and evaluate JPATS flight operation procedures.
• Review and approve flight resource scheduling and training.
• Serve as a member of the Aviation Safety Council and Standing Accident Investigation Team.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Flight Operations Program and make changes and improvements as needed.
• Lead and/or manage the full range of flight operations for an organization.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed