HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (UH-60 MAINTENANCE EVALUATOR)

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection on 04 June 2024, 18 June 2024, 02 July 2024, 16 July 2024, 30 July 2024, 13 August 2024, 27 August 2024, 10 September 2024, 20 September 2024, 04 October 2024, 18 October 2024, 01 November 2024, 15 November 2024, 29 November 2024, 13 December 2024, and 19 December 2024. This announcement will be closed when a selection has been made. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) instructing rated and non-rated pilots in maintenance test flight procedures in the UH-60 helicopter; (2) instructing and evaluating pilots in basic and advanced test flight task such as maneuvers, aircraft systems and limitations for the UH-60; (3) conducting classroom instruction concerning the UH-60 aircraft systems and operating procedures; and (4) monitoring standardization requirements, recommend changes in lesson plans, program of instruction, training methods and techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Certifications: This position requires you possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or appropriate military rating. Do you possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or appropriate military rating. (MUST attach a copy front & back). Minimum Flight Hours Requirement: Total Flight Hours- 1500 Pilot in Command – 250 Night Flying – 75 Flying Time in the Last 12 Months – 100 Instructor Hours – 500 Heavy Helicopter Hours – 500 (Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted) Instrument Hours – 75 Actual Weather- 10 (Must attach a copy of official flight records such as DA-759, DA-759-1, or equivalent) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education and Training Teaching Others Technical Credibility Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
About the Position: This position is located at Ft. Novosel, Alabama, home of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. Fort Novosel is located in the “Wiregrass” area in Southeast Alabama, surrounded by Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville.