AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32)

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Warrant Officer Only – Minimum rank of CW2. Maximum rank of CW4. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess a competent understanding of the occupation’s basic principles and concepts and have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD REQUIREMENT: MUST have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support Facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/Operations Groups SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 Level – MUST be a Qualified Instructor in the UH60 Blackhawk Helicopter. MUST possess specialized experience which includes at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation; experience in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings; experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments; experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance; competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks; experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders; knowledge of in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures; and 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0610000 and is part of the IL AASF 2, National Guard.