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Position Title
AIRCRAFT PILOT
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
MS-12724222-AR-25-082 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 21, 2025 to Monday, May 5, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. 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? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: THIS POSITION REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP IN THE MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list.  Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. This vacancy is open NATIONWIDE to military (prior or current) members willing and eligible to immediately become a Mississippi Army National Guard member? Are you currently a member or the MSARNG OR do you agree to join the MSARNG immediately, if selected? (limit characters)
2. Do you possess a Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities)? (limit characters)
3. Do you have at least 36 months specialized experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning; experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment; experience in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; or surveillance and reconnaissance? Experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures? Experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives? (limit characters)
4. If you answered yes to above question, please list the dates on your resume that support your 36 months of specialized experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you have a valid driver's license in the state you primarily work or live in? You will be required to present your current Drivers' license if you are selected for an interview.
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6. Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test. Do you agree to complete this requirement?
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7. Please list all of your military AFSC/MOS.
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8. Please list your current military grade/rank.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. Do you understand that your resume must contain SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB and that if it does not, your application will be marked as incomplete and disqualified?
Example:
$55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present, PLUS A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Simply stating "Aircraft Pilot" is not a detailed resume.
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For the following questions select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Accomplish post-flight activities by maintaining airplane logs and forms, writing flight reports, coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions, and conducts post flight checks. (limit characters)
11. Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly. (limit characters)
12. Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations, at specified altitudes, in all types of weather to determine receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems. (limit characters)
13. Analyze directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine requirements for safety programs. (limit characters)
14. Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed. (limit characters)
15. Plan the flight through the study of maps/charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time. (limit characters)
16. Prepare for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination. (limit characters)
17. Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your aplication may be rated lowwr or you msay be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)