Supervisory Airplane Pilot

Certificates and Ratings: For all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the military rating, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. In addition, all applicants must possess either a valid first or second-class medical certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a first class medical certificate prior to appointment. FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: TOTAL FLIGHT TIME – 1500 Hours; Flight time as a pilot in command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in-service placement actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may be waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: 1) applicant holds the required certificates and ratings; 2) applicant has acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; 3) applicant meets the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and 4) applicant’s flying history indicates they are qualified for the position. PILOT-IN-COMMAND TIME – 250 Hours; Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. NIGHT FLYING TIME – 75 Hours; For in-service placement actions, 25 hours may be waived if the applicant demonstrates the ability to perform the work. FLYING TIME, LAST 12 MONTHS – 100 Hours; For in-service placement actions, up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the applicants total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. NOTE: Flight time in a FAA approved level C or D full flight simulator is creditable towards meeting the recency of flight experience. If applicable, applicant must document time in the Airplane PIC or SIC blocks of the Total in Last 12 Months section of the FAA Form 3330-47-3. MULTIENGINE AIRPLANE TIME – 500 Hours; Experience may have been in either light or heavy multi-engine airplanes. INSTRUMENT TIME – 75 Hours; At least 10 of the required hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or as other types of instrument flight time; e.g., hood instrument. FLIGHT CHECK – A pre-employment flight test may be required, except for previous FG-2181, who have flown under Flight Program Operations Air Operator Certificate within the last 24 months. In order to verify your flight hours, applicants MUST provide FA Form 3330-47-3. Click here to obtain a copy of the required form. AND Specialized experience includes the minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions. AND A selective placement factor (SPF) is a knowledge, skill or ability (KSA) or competency essential to perform the duties of a position. Candidates who do not possess the SPF are rated ineligible/ not qualified and will not receive further consideration for the position. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): To qualify at the FV-2181-K Band, applicants must possess: – An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP); – Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a First Class Medical Certificate prior to appointment; – Must have one year of experience as a pilot in command of an aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 121 or part 135. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include specialized experience in their Work History.
As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding. Position serves as a Supervisory Airplane Pilot within the Flight Operations Group and supervises flight crews in multi-mission flight operations.