AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32)

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade – Officer: CPT (O-3) Warrant Officer: CW5 (W-5) Minimum Military Grade – Officer: 2LT (O-1) Warrant Officer: WO1 (W-1) Officer – Branch 15 or 67J Warrant Officer – Branch 15 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must be a rated pilot on flying status; possess at least one year on-the-job experience and a competent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of this position based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates OR appropriate military certifications and/or military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft; and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities). GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess two years specialized experience in piloting and instructing pilot skills in one or more of the following main-frame/military aircraft: Fixed-wing, rotary, or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots and instructor pilots in flying techniques; and experience must reflect qualification competencies in the following three factors: the aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments, and the degree of hazard. The specialized experience must demonstrate your ability to operate a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation; review and analyze mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; file flight plans and conduct crew briefings; perform aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments; perform or supervise work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance; competently conduct or supervise the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks; and develop plans and policies, monitor operations, and advise commanders; and experience that demonstrates knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures; unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with appropriate policies, regulations, and directives. APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A DA FORM 759, INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT RECORD AND FLIGHT CERTIFICATE, AS PART OF BASIC APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This National Guard position is an Indefinite GS-2181-13 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0646000 and is part of the MO Army Aviation Support Facility Ft Leonard Wood. This is a non-bargaining unit position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.