- Position Title
- HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- NE-12588445-AR-25-008 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Friday, September 26, 2025
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Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Conditions of Employment
1.
This position is open to applicants Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants. What is your current area of consideration?
AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458.
2.
Are you a Warrant Officer or Officer in the grades of WO1 - CW4 or O1 - O3?
3.
Are you currently Instructor pilot qualified?
CH-47F or UH-72 Instructor Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-13
OR
CH-47F or UH 72 Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-12
This does not preclude you from applying and being selected, however you will not be assessed into position until you become instructor qualified.
CH-47F or UH-72 Instructor Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-13
OR
CH-47F or UH 72 Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-12
This does not preclude you from applying and being selected, however you will not be assessed into position until you become instructor qualified.
4.
APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AN MINIMUM OF A SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE. Do you currently possess a Secret or higher security clearance, OR ABLE TO OBTAIN a Secret Clearance?
Assessment 1
Please answer all question truthfully and to the best of your ability.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Applicants 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. Do you possess the general experience?
2.
Are you currently Instructor pilot qualified?
CH-47F or UH-72 Instructor Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-13
CH-47F or UH 72 Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-12
This does not preclude you from applying and being selected, however you will not be assessed into position until you become instructor qualified.
CH-47F or UH-72 Instructor Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-13
CH-47F or UH 72 Pilot Qualified within one year to be eligible for GS-12
This does not preclude you from applying and being selected, however you will not be assessed into position until you become instructor qualified.
3.
GS-13: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Officer 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. 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). 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.
Do you possess these specialized experiences?
Do you possess these specialized experiences?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Ability to evaluate flight instructors and airplane pilots in the safe operation of aircraft.
5.
Ability to evaluate flight instructors and airplane pilots in their proficiency to engage in flight instruction, proficiency, tactical qualifications and/or upgrade.
6.
Prepare for flights by securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at destination.
7.
Ability to develop new tactics and policies for the training program.
8.
Ability to evaluate pilots in basic or advanced instrument flight procedures.
9.
Ability to plan exercises or mission operations.
10.
Operate aircraft under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions, conducted in both day and night missions, in visual and instrument conditions and with and without night vision devices.
11.
Ability to coordinate with various unit functions to accomplish scheduled flight training.
12.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for not selecting you from employment following acceptance.
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 documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability; and (4) realize you must join the respective Nebraska National Guard and wear the military uniform.
Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.
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 documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability; and (4) realize you must join the respective Nebraska National Guard and wear the military uniform.
Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.