- Position Title
- AIRPLANE PILOT
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MN-12716554-25-215 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to Friday, April 4, 2025
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Eligibilities
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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?
2.
Current nationwide military/prior members willing and eligible to become National Guard members. Are you a current military or prior member willing and eligible to become a National Guard member?
3.
Are you a current Permanent full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Permanent full-time status with the state National Guard.
4.
Are you a current Temporary Indefinite full-time Dual Status National Guard Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Indefinite full-time status with the state National Guard.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to indicate your current military status.
1.
I am currently:
2.
Please provide your rank, grade and AFSC. *
Respond to all the questions below. For each question choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide. The answers to the following questions must be detailed in your resume.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/ university?
4.
Do you possess Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools? Certifications must be provided.
5.
Do you possess a competent understanding of the Aircraft Operations basic principles and concepts and a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level? To be creditable, experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization and is described in detail in my resume.
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Do you possess 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?
INSTRUCTIONS: For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Do you possess experience 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)?
8.
Do you possess the ability to train and instruct others in the piloting of the C-130H model Aircraft?
9.
Do you possess experience in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information; Experience in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings?
10.
Do you possess experience in the following; aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning; Experience in operating aircraft controls and equipment; Experience in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance?
11.
Do you possess experience in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks; Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commander; Experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics?
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Do you possess experience in planning and preparing for missions?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess at least two years experience in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Do you possess experience in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Air National Guard aviation programs; Experience in aviation unit quality control management programs; Experience 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?
15.
Do you possess experience in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements?
16.
Do you possess experience in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs; Experience 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?
17.
Do you possess experience in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed; Experience in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras; Experience in visual flight- rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying?
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Do you possess experience in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain; Experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace?
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Do you possess experience in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management; Experience performing aviation duties such as, cancelling flying activities, diverting aircraft, dictating mission requirements, approving specific activities, coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, or directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies?
20.
Do you possess experience in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of National Guard Bureau, United States Army or United States Air Force, and gaining commands; Experience in working independently to plan and perform work assignments?
21.
Do you possess experience 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; Experience in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements?
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Do you possess experience in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency; Experience on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft; Experience with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments?
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.