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Position Title
FLIGHT SERVICES SPECIALIST TITLE 32 PERMANENT
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NH-12379336-AF-24-025 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 12, 2024 to Monday, March 31, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
NATIONAL GUARD REQUIREMENTS
Please choose the best options for ALL questions in this section. Read the question(s) carefully. Applicant is solely responsible for the accuracy of their answers. HR will not correct or modify your answers. If you have any questions or would like to verify only, we have successfully received your application, please feel free to contact us. (limit characters)
1. THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO JOIN THE NATIONAL GUARD, YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. (limit characters)
2. Do you meet the military grade/rank listed on the announcement?    

By clicking yes, I acknowledge that either, 

(1) I am within the military grade/rank(s) listed
(2) I am currently promotable (today) to the minimum military grade/rank listed or meet eligibility to attend a military commissioning school as applicable 
(3) I am willing to take a reduction in military grade/rank to be at the maximum military grade/rank listed
(4) I am currently able to attend a military school to acquire the military grade/rank listed (Must attach Memorandum from Recruiting and Retention to be considered for position)
 
I further acknowledge that, if selected, any personnel action (i.e. appointment, promotion, reassignment, etc) that results from my selection will not be completed until I am within the military grades listed on the announcement.

If 1, 2, 3 or 4 are not applicable, answer No.
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3. Do you currently have the AFSC listed in the job announcement?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Flight Services Specialist, (GS-2101-09) 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.  Applicants are solely responsible for the accuracy of their questionnaire answers.  HR will not change, add or modify any answers.  Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have the experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures; experience using computer
and automation systems?
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2. Do you have 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-08). Experience, education, or training in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. (limit characters)
The following section will be used to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability for this position.  The knowledge, skills and abilities must be reflected in your resume as relevant experiences in order to be considered for the position.   (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Ability to provide preflight briefings to military and civilian aircrews, including those of foreign governments and civilian contractors on CONUS/International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) flight plans.
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4. Knowledge and ability to perform quality control on proposed flight plans with aircrews and provides special briefings to pilots of civilian and non-DOD government aircraft on flight planning procedures.
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5. Knowledge and ability to brief pilots on alternate airfields' facilities, status and limitations of navigational aids, restricted areas, radio frequency changes, call letters, airfield obstructions, and other information necessary to accomplish the flight safely.
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6. Through the use of air-to-ground communications, able communicates with pilots in flight with information regarding flight plans; clearances; advisories on local, enroute, and destination airfield conditions; messages; and other data effecting safety of flight. Coordinates with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) and control Tower on all flight plan changes.

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7. Knowledge and ability to schedule and coordinate use of military special use airspace/facilities including air refueling areas, military operating areas, and landing and drop zones.
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8. Ability to determine appropriate action in implementing emergency, Quick Reaction Checklist (QRCs), and operations plans.
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9. Ability to activate secondary crash phone network for aircraft accidents, and in-flight and ground emergencies.
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10. Knowledge and ability to inspect or ensure the inspection of ANG tarmac parking and Federal taxi ways daily (or more often as required) for such flying safety hazards as: foreign object debris, violations of lateral clearance criteria, and hazards to landing, take-off, taxiing or parking areas.
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11. Ability to brief Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as required prior to all flights. (limit characters)
12. Knowledge to maintain current NOTAM file IAW governing directives and other required flight information and aeronautical publications.
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