HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32)

Summary This position is part of the State Aviation Office (SAO) and is located at the San Antonio Army Aviation Support Facility (SAAASF) in San Antonio, Texas. The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots and instructor pilots in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination and evaluation. Instruction involves basic and advanced techniques for flying aircraft using instruments. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Areas of Consideration: Category 1 - Nationwide. This includes: US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. National Guard Membership is required. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Note: The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime duty. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer. Selected applicant will have not more than 24 months to become tracked qualified, if not so already. (I.E.: Instructor Pilot (IP), Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP), Aviation Safety Officer (ASO), Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO), etc.) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Direct deposit is mandatory. This Job announcement will remain open for 1 year or until filled. Qualifications In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience Required To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups. To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures. Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. A candidate's competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) are evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual. Established compatibility criteria/assignments are always followed. The applicant's specialized experience credit, for Series GS 2181, begins on his or her Aviation Service Entry Date (ASED) as annotated on DA Form 759, Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate; DA Form 1059-1, Civilian Institution Academic Evaluation Report; along with other Federal Aviation Administration certifications and/or military service aviation certifications, current aeronautical ratings and aviation service qualifications, military and civilian performance records, resume, training certificates, and educational accomplishments must show possession of the competencies needed to fully perform aircraft operations work. Military Requirements: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Warrant Officer AOC/Branch: 153AB, 153AC, 153AI Warrant Officer Rank: W-2 (CW2) through W-4 (CW4) Education Minimum Education Requirements: Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. AND You must have Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. Please ensure you upload a copy of your transcript(s) AND certificate(s). Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Applicants must: 1. Prior to appointment, an applicant's military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test. 2. Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and, 3. Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives. Applicants must have the following: 1. Must have the appropriate security clearance: a. In regard to the aviator position's Series GS 2181 and the DoD criteria for the technician position's compatible military skill classification security clearance requirements. NOTE: Refer to the military services' specific classification directives for the military skills' required security clearance levels; or, b. Awarded a current Single Scope Background Investigation according to Army Personnel Security Program Management Directives. Award of entry level to the technician position's compatible military skill, without a completed SSBI, is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance was granted. NOTE: Refer to the military service specific directives for various authorized interim clearance levels. 2. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies. 3. To maintain the position - The incumbent must have a current Network License according to Army Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNED POSITION EMPLOYMENT: - Maintenance Test Pilot- graduate of the Maintenance Test Pilot Course and the AMOC Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 - Instructor Pilot- Instructor Pilot Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 - Unit Trainer/Evaluator- meet the Instructor Pilot Course or the Unit Trainer/Evaluator Course: TC 3-04.9/TC 3-04.11 - Aviation Mission Survivability Officer- Aviation Mission Survivability Officer Course: TC 3-04.9/TC 3-04.11 - Aviation Safety Officer- Aviation Safety Officer Course: AR 385-10/TC 3-04.11 - Instrument Examiner- Instrument Examiner Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 - Maintenance Examiner- Maintenance Examiner Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 - Standardization Instructor Pilot- Instructor Pilot Course: AR-95-1/TC 3-04.11 Selected applicant will have no more than 24 months to become tracked qualified, if not so already. 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