- Position Title
- AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- NY-11947840-AR-23-355 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying. Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised?
2.
Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised?
3.
Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
4.
Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
5.
Are you a current Temporary full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Temporary full-time status with the state National Guard.
Miscellaneous
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA.
1.
What is your current Air Force Specialty Code or Military Occupational Specialty Code?
2.
What is your current unit of assignment and location?
3.
What is your current military rank?
4.
Are you currently an Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted Member, or a Civilian (Non-Dual Status)?
5.
Retirement Date, if applicable.
6.
Have you retired, or are you preparing to retire, from military service?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GS-2181-13 position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you meet the following education requirement(s)?
For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program. For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program. For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
2.
Do you meet the following General Experience requirement(s)?
An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job
experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job
experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
3.
Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?
Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills,
knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-12 and GS-2181-13 Army
National Guard Dual Status Officer positions. For Army National Guard positions, must have
working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active
duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in
the Air National Guard Operations Groups. Qualification competencies are determined by three
factors in combination: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the
degree of hazard. Experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the
following main-frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
Although a variety of piloting administrative tasks are performed in support of an Army
National Guard aviation program, experiences include the abilities to train and instruct others in
the piloting of a main-frame military aircraft. Experienced in mission tasking, intelligence
reporting, and applying weather information. Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight
plans and conducting crew briefings. Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft
loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning. Experienced in operating aircraft
controls and equipment. Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures
involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and
reconnaissance. Ability to conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to
complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring
operations, and advising commanders. Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology,
flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics. Must have at least two
years experiences in instructing others in a specific air-frame/military aircraft. Competent to
complete various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army National Guard
aviation programs. Skilled to instruct others to pilot military aircraft on a regular and recurring
basis. Experienced in the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in
the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the
Army, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.
Experienced in following directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local
operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements. Experienced in
coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety
regulations and programs. Experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-toground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target
illumination; or laser targeting. Experienced in piloting manned or unmanned aircraft.
Experiences may include the traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft
direction, altitude, and speed. Experienced in on-board aircraft instrumentation and aircraft
mounted video cameras. Experienced in visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument
flying. Experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and
terrain. Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting flights through Federal Aviation
Administration controlled national airspace. Experienced in applying operational directives,
training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of
National Guard Bureau, United States Army, and gaining commands. Experienced in working
independently to plan and perform work assignments. Experienced in completing safe and
efficient missions through the use of Operational Risk Management. Experienced in cancelling
flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities,
coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and/or, directing emergency actions
involving unit support agencies. Experienced in using applicable Army aviation regulations,
policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the applying instructional
techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities.
Experienced in conducting particular combat tactics, missions, or specific main-frame aircraft;
or, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, performing landings
on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations and
instruction. Experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground
examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with
applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements.
Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives
for accuracy and currency; and knowledgeable of weapons and tactics for applicable military
aircraft. Experienced in maintaining detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and
supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/ employment, and
redeployment.
Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills,
knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-12 and GS-2181-13 Army
National Guard Dual Status Officer positions. For Army National Guard positions, must have
working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active
duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in
the Air National Guard Operations Groups. Qualification competencies are determined by three
factors in combination: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the
degree of hazard. Experienced in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the
following main-frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
Although a variety of piloting administrative tasks are performed in support of an Army
National Guard aviation program, experiences include the abilities to train and instruct others in
the piloting of a main-frame military aircraft. Experienced in mission tasking, intelligence
reporting, and applying weather information. Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight
plans and conducting crew briefings. Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft
loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning. Experienced in operating aircraft
controls and equipment. Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures
involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and
reconnaissance. Ability to conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to
complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring
operations, and advising commanders. Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology,
flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics. Must have at least two
years experiences in instructing others in a specific air-frame/military aircraft. Competent to
complete various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army National Guard
aviation programs. Skilled to instruct others to pilot military aircraft on a regular and recurring
basis. Experienced in the aviation unit quality control management programs; plus, skilled in
the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the
Army, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.
Experienced in following directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local
operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements. Experienced in
coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety
regulations and programs. Experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-toground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target
illumination; or laser targeting. Experienced in piloting manned or unmanned aircraft.
Experiences may include the traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft
direction, altitude, and speed. Experienced in on-board aircraft instrumentation and aircraft
mounted video cameras. Experienced in visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument
flying. Experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and
terrain. Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting flights through Federal Aviation
Administration controlled national airspace. Experienced in applying operational directives,
training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of
National Guard Bureau, United States Army, and gaining commands. Experienced in working
independently to plan and perform work assignments. Experienced in completing safe and
efficient missions through the use of Operational Risk Management. Experienced in cancelling
flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities,
coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and/or, directing emergency actions
involving unit support agencies. Experienced in using applicable Army aviation regulations,
policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the applying instructional
techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities.
Experienced in conducting particular combat tactics, missions, or specific main-frame aircraft;
or, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluation, performing landings
on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations and
instruction. Experienced in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground
examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with
applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements.
Experienced in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives
for accuracy and currency; and knowledgeable of weapons and tactics for applicable military
aircraft. Experienced in maintaining detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and
supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/ employment, and
redeployment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Do you have experience planning and implementing flight training and instruction for rated pilots and instructor pilots in accordance with the individual needs?
5.
Do you have experience performing one or more of the following: a) trains, instructs and evaluates pilots in operating aircraft using advanced instruments flight techniques, b) instructs pilots in methods of instruction and evaluates instructor pilots proficiency to engage in flight instruction, c) instructs pilots in operating advanced attack helicopters or heavy multi-engine advanced transport helicopters?
6.
Do you have experience conducting training flights involving operating an aircraft through reference to instruments and use of automatic direction finding equipment such as Omni directional radials, ground control approach and instrument landing systems on and off Federal airways?
7.
Do you have experience conducting refresher, mission and continuation combat training in advance attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuvers and aerial gunnery practice with heavy ordinance and/or trains and instructs pilots in the operation of heavy multi-engine transport helicopters to transport equipment and personnel in combat situations?
8.
Do you have experience training pilots in the full range of aircraftmaneuvers required in combat situations?
9.
Do you have experience providing instruction in emergency procedures such as loss of propulsion, directional control or related systems?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibility may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.