AIRPLANE PILOT

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AIRPLANE PILOT, Position Description Number D0253P02 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

This position is located in the Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) Airlift Wing's 153d Operations Group. Its paramount purpose is to pilot the C-130H aircraft. In addition to piloting responsibilities, performs administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program and will report to the 153d Operations Group Commander (153 OG/CC). 1. Pilots advanced multi-engine military airplane on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Develops unit deliberate planning for implementation of wartime, base and national tasking. Maintains detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/employment, and redeployment of the unit. Coordinates with the gaining command, National Guard Bureau and appropriate theater headquarters. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Open to current active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and Air National Guard members. If selectee is not a WY ANG member, must become a member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt. Must submit vMPF Rip, DVR, or CDB with application. Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a T3/SECRET security clearance. Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation. An indefinite position may be converted to Perm if funding/position is available. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval. PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected. Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a technician. Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station. 2. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 3. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. 4. Qualifications for this position require the pilot to have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT). 5. Pilots are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.

Applicant must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.