Helicopter Flight Instructor

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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes (1) Assisting with the development of AH-64 helicopter flight simulation training scenarios; (2) Evaluation and flight testing of AH-64 simulator training devices (such as flight model, visuals, avionics, weapons, mission equipment packages, flight controls, etc.) to ensure they meet aviation flight standards; (3) Providing technical guidance on aviation simulator software implementation; and (4) Operating the AH-64 Helicopter while instructing and evaluating the student pilots. Individual Occupational Requirements: 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. 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. 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. 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 and must be listed on the resume: Total Flight Time: 1500 Hours Pilot-In-Command: 250 Hours Night Flying:75 Hours ( 25 hours may be waived) Flying Time, Last 12 months: 100 Hours (May be waived) Heavy Helicopter: 500 Hours Instrument Hours: 75Instructor Time: 500 Hours Actual Weather Time: 10 Hours Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings is required. In-service placement for current Federal Employment flight hours 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.html You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aviation Operations Curriculum Development Education and Training 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: Serves as Directorate of Simulation (DOS) AH-64 Helicopter Flight Simulator Evaluator (HFSE) is responsible for applying the highest level of technical flight and gunnery expertise to conduct extensive analysis, coordination, integration, development, documentation, verification, validation and accreditation of simulators, or other appropriate training device located in Fort Novosel, Alabama.