- Position Title
- Airplane Pilot
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-FIRE-NOCR-PILOT-91112DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 2, 2023 to Monday, July 15, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
4.
Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Airplane Pilot position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. THE RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience needed to qualify for this position. From the descriptions below, select the responses that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and requirements for the GS-09/11/12 Airplane Pilot position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF COMPLETE AND LEGIBLE DOCUMENTATION (I.E. FLIGHT LOGS, BOTH SIDES AERONAUTICAL CERTIFICATES, ETC.) FOR CERTIFICATION THAT ALL MINIMUM FLIGHT HOURS AND REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE APPROPRIATE GRADE LEVEL FOR WHICH APPLYING, AND THAT FLIGHT HOURS ARE IN THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY AND CLASS (AIRPLANE) AS REQUIRED. FAILURE TO ADDRESS AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ANY ONE OF THE REQUIRED FLIGHT HOURS WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
1.
I possess an FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Multi-Engine Land ratings OR FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land Rating. In order to be considered for this position, you must attach a copy (front and back) of your FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Single Engine and/or Multi-Engine Land Rating OR of your FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Single Engine and/or Multi-Engine Land Rating.
2.
I possess a current FAA first or second class medical certificate. In order to be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of your current FAA first or second class medical certificate.
GS-09 Grade Level:
3.
I possess minimum Flight Time of 1200 hours with 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC).
4.
I possess minimum Flight Time of 100 hours in multi-engine airplanes.
5.
I possess minimum time of 50 hours performing Night Flight.
6.
I possess minimum time of 50 hours of actual or simulated Instrument time with 5 hours in actual instrument weather flight.
7.
I possess minimum flying time in Category of 100 hours (preceding 12 months).
GS-11 and GS-12 Grade Level:
8.
I possess minimum Flight Time of 1500 hours with 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC).
9.
I possess minimum flight time of 500 hours in multi-engine airplanes.
10.
I possess minimum time of 75 hours performing Night Flight.
11.
I possess minimum time of 75 hours of actual or simulated Instrument time with10 hours in actual instrument weather flight.
12.
I possess minimum flying time in Category of 100 hours (preceding 12 months).
13.
I possess all necessary certificates and ratings and flight hours in the appropriate Category and Class (Airplane - Multi-Engine) as required and I have provided appropriate supporting documentation.
14.
For GS-12 Grade Only: I have the ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, or military equivalent, as appropriate to the position held (Airplane) Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings. In order to be considered for this position, you may be required and able to obtain (or maintain if currently held) the FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, or military equivalent, as appropriate to the position held (Airplane) Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings.
15.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.