Airplane Pilot - Department of the Air Force - Boise, ID

IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD

STATEWIDE TECHNICIAN VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 124th OSS

Airplane Pilot

Boise, Idaho

Appointment Type: Indefinite

PD #: D0253P02

Series/Grade: GS – 2181 – 13 / 13

Salary Range: $96,000.00 – $124,805.00

*For positions requiring a security

clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to

obtain a clearance within one year of appointment*

MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT STATUS WITHOUT

FURTHER COMPETITION IF POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE

*PCS is not authorized*

MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD IS REQUIRED: This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Idaho Air National Guard as a condition of employment. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.

In accordance with the Labor Management Agreement, Article 18, Promotions:

Area of Consideration

The area of consideration for all Idaho National Guard bargaining unit positions will be as follows:

(1) Bargaining unit members

(2) All other individuals

This does not preclude management from selecting either Section (1) or Section (2) applications after Section (1) applicants have been considered.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

Current and qualified Idaho Air National Guard A-10C pilots.

Application materials must be received by Monday, February 08, 2016 . Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations section to understand the requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Military requirement: O-5 or promotable O-4s
  


• AFSC: 11XX

DUTIES:
MAJOR DUTIES: (Detailed duties are on the Position Description)

Major duties include but are not restricted to:

The primary duty

of this position is to serve as the 124th Operations Support Squadron Commander.

In addition, the following may/could apply:

Pilots advanced, single or multi-engine military airplane, high performance military fighter

aircraft on tactical/non-tactical assigned

missions using advanced

precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. Flies well within

flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading)

to execute normal flights

procedures and standard maneuvers

in all weather

conditions from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully

adequate landing areas. Maintains

a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Maintains mission qualifications in the assigned airplane.

Prepares for

flight to

include: securing

current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the

proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight

through the study of maps and charts to determine

routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time and, if required, files the airplane flight plan; checks or verifies that the airplane is ready for flight,

including such aspects as loading

and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks; ensures that any passengers and crew members

are briefed on the

nature and purpose of the

flight and the procedures to be

followed in an emergency;

and obtains the proper clearances to begin the

flight.

Operates the airplane with the utmost safety to include: adhering

to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual; communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities; monitoring performance of the airplane and progress of the

flight; and takes corrective

action, including the use of emergency procedures as required.

Accomplishes post-flight activities to include: maintaining airplane logs and forms; writing flight

reports; coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducts

post-flight checks.

Serves as the

Air

Commander’s representative

when performing duties as Supervi sor of Flying (SOF)

and is responsible for the

safe and efficient mission

accomplishment of the unit.

The SOF has the authority to cancel

flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific

activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and direct emergency

actions involving UE airplanes.

Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform

administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas:

Training

and

Scheduling

Plans

Safety

Inspector

General

Performs other duties

as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Positions in this

series involve piloting or co-piloting aircraft to carry out

various operational programs

and functions of the Army

and Air National Guard. The work provides

ground and flight instruction and evaluation in aircraft piloting.

The positions perform

staff work concerned with planning, analyzing, or administering agency specific aviation programs, where the work requires

primarily the application of pilot knowledge and skills. The Series encompasses all functions performed by rated pilots to conduct or directly support flying operations

and training missions. Inherently included in this

Series are supervisory and staff functions such as commanding, inspection, contingency planning, and policy

formulation. The career area encompasses utilization fields that directly employ weapons and supporting weapon systems

to accomplish the Army National Guard and Air National Guard operational missions. It encompasses flying operations and non-operational aviation positions concerned with the employment and support

of aviation

units and elements. This Series directs and coordinates the employment of aviation units in support of land

combat operations. It provides expertise at all levels of command to develop

doctrines and plans essential to the successful

employment and deployment of aviation systems. Included in this Series are Operations Commanders, Pilots, Combat Systems Officers,

Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Pilots, Special Tactics, Combat Rescue, Space, Nuclear and Missile Operations, Maintenance Test Pilots, Cyber Operations, Operations Security, and Operations Support.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

An

undergraduate degree from an

accredited college/university is mandatory . A Graduate

Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education

school is optimum . Must have

Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian

aviation programs

OR must have aviation

certifications from

accredited military aviation schools

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Within your application package, you must explain how you gained the specialized experience required for this position.

Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify

for appointments to GS-2181-13 Air National Guard Dual Status

Officer positions. For Air

National Guard positions, must have at

least two years working experiences in civilian aviation programs;

or, military service aviation programs (active

duty or reserve components); or, in the

Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, Air National Guard

Wing/ Operations Group. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors:

The aircraft operated; the nature

and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
SUBSTITUTION EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

NONE

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Idaho National Guard Mission Statement:

The incredible versatility of the National Guard enables its troops to respond to domestic emergencies, combat missions, counter drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more—all with equal speed, strength and efficiency.

Whether the call is coming from the Governor of the State of Idaho or directly from the President of the United States, Guard Soldiers and Airman are always ready and always there.

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Funds Transfer Program.

This is a dual-status position and membership in the Idaho Air National Guard is required. By submitting this application you are affirming to the validity of the information you have provided.

All male applicants born after 31 December 1959 will be required to furnish a statement of Selective Service registration status prior to appointment. (5 U.S.C. 3328)

Acceptance of any military technician position over 179 days will cause termination of entitlement and eligibility for all bonuses and student loan repayments effective the date of employment. This does not affect the Montgomery GI Bill eligibility. Payments of Selected Reserve reenlistment bonuses authorized in section 308b of title 37, United States Code, to Military Technicians (Dual Status) who become eligible for reenlistment while serving on active duty in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation New Dawn (in theater) are excluded from repayment. Acceptance of any military technician position may affect your incentive bonus. Check with your incentives manager to see if this applies to the incentive you received.

Applicants who feel they have reinstatement/restoration/re-promotion rights to this grade and position should contact the Human Resources Office.

The Idaho National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap or age which does not interfere with job accomplishment or National Guard membership. Veteran’s Preference does not apply to any National Guard position.

BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following WEB addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

For additional information, visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp

Life Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance:

For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com

Retirement Program:

For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/El/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the documents in the required documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, February 08, 2016 .

We are ONLY

accepting on-line applications.

To begin the

process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your

existing USAJOBS account. Please ensure you click the Submit my Answers

button at the end of the process.

NOTE: To check the

status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application,

log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more

information link under the application status for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Failure to provide complete information will result in your not receiving consideration for this position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

– Current Resume

– Personnel Records Review (RIP)

– Transcript (If using education to substitute for experience, you must submit a transcript)

– Job related certificates and licenses (optional) – current only

– Explanation of specialized experience if not included in body of resume

AGENCY CONTACT INFO: YVONNE M. HOWARD

Phone: (208)422-3343

Email: YVONNE.HOWARD@ANG.AF.MIL

Agency Information:

Idaho National Guard

JFHQ-ID/HR

ATTN Staffing Specialist

4794 Gen Manning Ave Bldg 442

Boise,

ID

83705-8112

USA