Helicopter Flight Instructor (UH-60)

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. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed 3 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however, return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. ***NOTE: If you ARE NOT a current Army employee and want to be considered for this position, you must apply to Announcement Number SDEG245227623746.*** Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection on 06 September 2024, 20 September 2024, 04 October 2024, 18 October 2024, 01 November 2024, 15 November 2024, and 25 November 2024. This announcement will be closed when a selection has been made. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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) Implementing methods of instruction for student pilot in the UH-60 Helicopter; (2) Evaluating student pilots in all levels of development in areas such as flight maneuvers, aircraft systems and limitations, instruments flight procedures, and terrain flight; (3) Operating the UH-60 Helicopter while instructing and evaluating the student pilots in areas such as Night Vision Systems, tactical digital communications, and navigation (4) Conducting classroom instruction on the systems and/or procedures of the UH-60 Helicopter; (5) Monitoring standardization requirements within the organization; and (6) Recommending changes in lesson plans, program of instruction, training methods and techniques within the organization. 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 in order to be considered for this position). FAA Medical Certification: Position requires the incumbent to possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations at the time of appointment. (Must upload a copy of your FAA Class first or second-class medical certificate in order to be considered for this position.) Minimum Flight Hours Requirement: Total Flight Hours- 1500 Pilot in Command – 250 Night Flying – 75 Flying Time in the Last 12 Months – 100 (May be waivered) 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 (This requirement applies to AH-64E candidates ONLY. Candidate without the required 10 weather hours will be evaluated/hired as AH-64D instructors per OPM requirements) FLIGHT HOURS MUST BE DOCUMENTED ON THE RESUME IN THE ABOVE FORMAT. (Must attach a copy of official flight records such as DA-759, DA-759-1, or equivalent) In-service placement for current Federal Employees flight hour requirements may be subject to waiver based on OPM Qualification Standards which may be accessed at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs2100/2181.htm 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 Fort 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.