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Position Title
AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GS-2181-13
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
WV-12562027-AF-24-066 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 to Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
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2. 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? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
1. Do you have the knowledge to administer combat flight training to military aircrews; such as a) Initial Qualification Training (IQT): training to qualify the aircrew in basic aircraft flying duties without specific regard to a unit operational mission; b) Mission Qualification Training (MQT): training required to achieve a basic level of competence in the unit's primary tasked missions; c) Continuation Training (CT): Training to maintain proficiency and improve aircrew capabilities to perform unit missions and aircrew proficiency sorties not flown in formal syllabus missions, tests, or evaluations. Many CT events for aircrew members require the direct supervision of an instructor while accomplishing the training; d) Upgrade Training (UG): Training which is syllabus directed to qualify the aircrew in positions beyond that of the entry-level aircrew; and/or e) Special Capability Training: Training which is designed for specific missions and /or special equipment types? (limit characters)
2. Do you have the skillset to assess flight instructors, pilots and other aircrew members assigned, attached, or newly acquired to the unit to determine flying background and proficiency in the Unit Equipped (UE) airplane? (limit characters)
3. Do you have the ability to project unit training requirements, prepare required training records, and utilize available training aids to instruct airplane aerodynamics, aircraft systems, emergency procedures, Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO), and specific crew duties? (limit characters)
4. Do you have the experience to brief and instruct preflight preparations including: intelligence briefings, mission planning, weather factors, mission objectives, and other agency coordination to ensure safe flight procedures and effective mission accomplishment? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you have the below listed experience?

A minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; 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); Experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information?
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6. Do you have the below listed experience?

At least two years working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group; Experienced in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings; Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning; Experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance; Experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment; Experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on 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; Experienced in planning and preparing for missions; and, must have at least two years experiences in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft; Experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs, Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives; Experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs, Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives; Experienced in flying operations and 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-to-ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting; Experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace; Experienced in conducting particular missions and flying specific main- frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions?
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