AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

(Con.) The incumbent is required to complete a formal flight or simulator instructor course (including training on the spectrum of Immersive Training Devices) and continue to meet and maintain AF requirements to pilot training aircraft and provide formal flight and ground training instruction on a recurring and regular basis in support of the mission. Must possess and maintain proper qualifications to exercise the privileges for at least a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot certificate with airplane single (SEL) or multi-engine land (AMEL) and Instrument Airplane ratings, or military equivalent. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours; schedule may change on a daily basis due to the operational flying schedule. In all cases, the incumbent will adhere to crew duty day definitions and limits IAW AFI 11-202 and 11-2 (MDS) series policies when engaging in flight related duties. Duty may include work on weekends and may take place at a location other than home station (Auxiliary fields), and other approved fields during cross-country or out-and-back sorties including normal flight duties as well as ground duties. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. This is a Term position NTE _30 SEP 2026 ____; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using “Reinstatement” eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Aircraft Operation Series 2181. Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Minimum Eligibility Requirements 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 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. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. Positions that require flying or instructing in flying both airplanes and helicopters require a rating in both categories. Only those ratings necessary to perform the work are required. Flight Experience: Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. The categories in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency relate to (1) the general knowledge and skills to pilot the aircraft, and (2) the specific knowledge and skills related to the particular position being filled. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements: The following flight hour requirements apply to all applicants: Total Flight Time — Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For inservice placements actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: They hold the certificates and ratings required; They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position. Pilot-In-Command — Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. Requirements: GS-11 and Above (Hours): Total Flight Time 1500 Pilot-In-Command 250 Flying Time, Last 12 months 100 For Instructor Time, 500 Instructor hours is required Instrument 75 Note: You must submit proof of Flight Hours Note: General Military Flight Experience and Training: Flight experience and training (not to include solely simulator training gained in the armed services of the United States of elsewhere). Applicants who have flight experience and training, may have up to 50% of the total flight hour requirement waived. Complex Aircraft Flight Instructor Experience: Applicants who have experience as an instructor in the operation of complex aircraft, may have up to 20% of the Instructor flight hour requirement waived. Multi-engine Aircraft Time: Applicants who have experience flying multi-engine aircraft, may have up to 20% of the Multi-engine flight hour requirement waived. Night Vision Device Operations: Applicants who have flown under night vision device operations, may have 20% of their total flight hours waived. Medical Requirements At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the second-class medical certificate, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position, and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. Staff specialists not involved in the operation of aircraft need only have a medical examination indicating that they are able to perform the duties of the position to be filled. For flight test pilots, airspace system inspection pilots, and Customs pilots, all candidates must possess a current first class medical certificate at the time of appointment.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an aircraft, simulator and academic instructor for AETC Flying Training programs. To serve as an Instructor Pilot/Pilot in Command during student flying and simulator training missions and to provide instruction to rated pilots in methods of instruction and to evaluate their proficiency to engage in flight instruction.