- Position Title
- AIRPLANE PILOT (Title 32)
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- IL-12740408-AF-25-018 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 26, 2025 to Monday, May 25, 2026
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Eligibilities
1.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
2.
Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised?
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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.
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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?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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I have a valid, current state driver's license or I am able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
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This position requires membership in the IL Air National Guard (IL ANG). If you are not willing or are ineligible to join the IL ANG, please do not apply to this announcement. If selected, you MUST be or become a member of the Selected IL ANG.
Do you possess an IL ANG membership, or are you willing to obtain, and maintain a membership in the IL ANG?
Do you possess an IL ANG membership, or are you willing to obtain, and maintain a membership in the IL ANG?
3.
Please type your current RANK, AFSC/MOS, and UNIT in the space provided below.
If you are a member of another branch of service, please include your branch, rank and military specialty.
Prior service members should include their last rank held and military specialty.
Civilians should type "N/A".
(limit 20 characters)
If you are a member of another branch of service, please include your branch, rank and military specialty.
Prior service members should include their last rank held and military specialty.
Civilians should type "N/A".
(limit 20 characters)
Assessment 1
Respond to all questions. For each, choose the response that best describes your experience and/or training. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT #1: Do you possess 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)? You must submit documentation with application.
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MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT #2: Have you graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT)? You must submit documentation with application.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Do you possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university? This is a mandatory requirement for GS-13 Air National Guard Officer positions in the Aircraft Operations occupational series. You must submit official transcript with application.
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Do you possess a competent understanding of the occupation's 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?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you possess specialized experience for the GS-13 Level which includes at least two years working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group; 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); the ability to train and instruct others in the piloting of a specified main-frame military aircraft; 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; experience in 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; 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 commanders; experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics; experience 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; 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 Dept. of the Air Force, NGB, and OSHA directives; experience in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; 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; 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; experience in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain; experience in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through FAA controlled national airspace; experience in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of NGB or USAF, and gaining commands; experience in working independently to plan and perform work assignments; 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; experience 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; experience in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and FAA certification requirements; 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?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Serve as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit. The SOF has the authority to cancel flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and direct emergency actions involving UE airplanes.
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Serve as the Wing Commander's principal advisor and provides technical expert to wing personnel on the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) programs and the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS).
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Design and coordinate comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical aircrew training.
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Develop unit deliberate planning for implementation of wartime, base and national tasking.
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Pilot advanced, single or multi-engine military airplane, high performance military fighter aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids.
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Fly well within flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas.
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Maintain a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions.
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Prepare for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plan the flight through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time and, if required, files the airplane flight plan; check or verify that the airplane is ready for flight, including such aspects as loading and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks; ensure that any passengers and crew members are briefed on the nature and purpose of the flight and the procedures to be followed in an emergency; and obtain the proper clearances to begin the flight.
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Operate an airplane with the utmost safety to include: adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual; communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities; monitoring performance of the airplane and progress of the flight; and taking corrective action, including the use of emergency procedures as required.
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Plan, organize and administer unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG and OSHA directives, and applicable technical publications.
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Review and analyze directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine requirements for safety programs.
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Inspect facilities and flying operations and coordinate with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs.
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Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 canceled, 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.