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Position Title
Airplane Pilot
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
24-XA-03239-12495990-DEU Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 to Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
2. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. (limit characters)
3. I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
4. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This position is located in the Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Program Integration (OPI), Aviation Operations Division. Serves as the Pilot in Command and/or Co-Pilot of a 737 aircraft in support of the OST mission. Please answer the following minimum qualification questions. (limit characters)
1. Do you possess experience actively flying cargo and/or personnel in a large transport category aircraft with recency of flight in the past 12 months (100 hrs) such as flying B-737, military C-40, or similar cargo or passenger type aircraft (over 70,000 lbs.). (limit characters)
2. Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Flying large jet aircraft as a Pilot in Command or Second in Command for an airline, cargo, military, or corporate operation. Experience also includes flight planning, weight and balance calculations and self-dispatch. (limit characters)
3. To meet the basic qualification requirements for Pilot positions, you MUST possess either the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meet the applicable flight hour requirements, and possess the knowledge and skills required for the position.  (Check all that apply) (limit characters)
Please respond to the following assessment questions. These responses must be supported by your resume. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. What level experience do you have flying as a commercial Pilot in Command (PIC) or Military Aircraft commander in passenger/cargo aircraft? Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. (limit characters)
5. Have you flown an aircraft under "public aircraft operations" and/or conducted military flight operations?
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6. After reading the requirements in the vacancy announcement under "Minimum Flight Hour Requirement," check all that apply.
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7. Experience in flight planning and self-dispatch as a pilot in command of a B-737 series aircraft or similar large jet aircraft?
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8. Experience flying large transport category aircraft outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)?
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Project management- Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance. (limit characters)
9. Experience in scheduling pilots and managing currency for commercial, government, or military agencies?
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10. Do you have experience managing aviation programs such as training, flight records, electronic flight bags, or publications? (limit characters)
11. Experience in planning flight missions and working with the military/government agencies?
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Risk Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. (limit characters)
12. Experience planning and administering flight safety programs. Experience with operational risk management programs and flight risk assessment tools, and associated safety programs. (limit characters)
13. Reviewing and analyzing directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data and local operating conditions to determine requirements for safety programs are conducted in compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs. (limit characters)
14. Experience developing, planning for emergency response and contingency operations. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
WARNING! USAJOBS ONLINE positions close at midnight Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After midnight ET, jobs that have closed will not be available for review or application. (limit characters)
REMINDER! Your resume must be established in your account to verify experience claimed in your responses to the questions. To be considered, you must ensure that your resume is submitted before the vacancy announcement closes. (limit characters)
15. 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 and 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 eligibilities may be cancelled, 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.
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Thank you for using the USA Jobs Online system and for your interest in employment with the Department of Energy! (limit characters)