Summary This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0644P01 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (AASF #2 / Manning Document 4142-010). Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-14, will serve as the commander of an Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility (AASF); supervise between 3 and 12 substantive General Schedule (GS) employees and a large (more than 30) wage grade work force; manage and direct the activities and functions of the AASF in support of the state mission which includes flight operations; proficiency training of aviators and crewmembers; aviation safety; and the organizational, direct support, and limited general support maintenance of all assigned aircraft; . manage assigned fiscal, material and personnel resources; support the State ARNG aviation program and ensuring that adequate aircraft and aviators are available to accomplish assigned aviation missions; plan work to be accomplished by the organization; set priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work; assign work to subordinate units; prepare performance standards; advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the organization; oversee the training operations of assigned or attached aircrew members through a subordinate supervisor; manage and direct the standardization, currency, proficiency, safety operations, logistics and maintenance programs of the facility; standardize methods and procedures of flight instruction and flight proficiency for the facility; plan and supervise an extensive and comprehensive pilot and crew member training program; oversee the aviation maintenance functions through a subordinate Supervisory Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot and ensure maintenance of assigned and supported aircraft is in accordance with established procedures; be responsible for the overall safety program for the facility; serve on aircraft safety and aviation policy boards, groups and committees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MILITARY GRADES: Officer (LTC/O5 and above) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized competency experiences (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-14 and GS-2181-15 Army National Guard Dual Status Officer positions; or, to qualify for appointments to GS-2181-14 and GS-2181-15 Air National Guard Dual Status Officer positions. For Army positions, must have at least three years working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army NG Aviation Support facilities;. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. Experienced 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); experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information; in supervising and conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing flight plans, and conducting crew briefings; in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning, operating aircraft controls and equipment, in performing and supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; and, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; in conducting and supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks; in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and briefing commanders; in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics; in planning and preparing for missions; and, experienced in piloting and instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft; in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army Guard aviation programs; in aviation unit quality control management programs; in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with DA, NGB, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives; in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs; in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air- to-ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer-scout; target illumination; or laser targeting; in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed; in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras; in visual flight-rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying; in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain; in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace; in applying operational directives, training directives, instructions, standard operating procedures, and special instructions of NGB, United States Army, and gaining commands; in working independently to plan and perform work assignments; in completing safe and efficient mission accomplishments through the use of Operational Risk Management; in performing aviation duties such as, cancelling flying activities; diverting aircraft; dictating mission requirements; approving specific activities; coordinating for airport or airspace utilization with FAA; and directing emergency actions that involved unit support agencies; in using applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements and standards, skills and practices; and, the application of instructional techniques to the training of other pilots in the Army National Guard flying facilities; in conducting particular combat or non-combat training missions and flying specific main-frame aircraft in combat tactics, flying in mountainous terrain, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, and conducting night-vision operations or instructions; in standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and aircrew performance standards in accordance with applicable directives and FAA certification requirements; in reviewing and complying with applicable service flight publications and directives for accuracy and currency; on weaponry and combat or non-combat tactics for applicable military aircraft; with wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements used for unit mobilizations, deployments, strange field operations, or troop missions and redeployments; in piloting and instructing in accordance with applicable Army aviation regulations, policies, requirements, standards, skills and practices; in performing instructional techniques to train other pilots assigned to the Army NG flying units or assigned; in conducting upgrade training for aircrew members from the Army NG, or from other active components; in providing proficiency training for qualified aircrew personnel. Knowledge of full-cycle theory, skill in conducting formal classroom instruction, and skill in actual flight practice are required; in performing training activities, as related to a particular mission and specific main-frame aircraft to include combat and non-combat tactics; in flying mountainous terrains, performing tactical remote site evaluations, performing landings on remote sites, providing ground and flight training, or conducting night-vision operations and instruction; in complying with standardization and evaluation programs, written ground examinations, emergency procedures, and evaluations; in aircrew performance standards, in accordance with applicable directives and FAA certifications, is required; with weaponry and tactics for applicable military aircraft; in completing aircrew proficiency and competency evaluations; in other military components' intelligence programs and services and/or NG intelligence programs; in comprehending intelligence reports concerning current threats and counter-measures. Experienced in establishing detailed scenarios to provide realistic and effective aircrew training; in commanding and executing unit comprehensive annual training plans to ensure accomplishment of all required aircrew training. Experienced in executing flight schedules and flying hour programs; and, analyzing post-mission debriefings to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Experienced in coordinating annual, monthly, and/or daily operational requirements with unit commanders, Federal Aviation Administration, and other supporting agencies. Experienced in maintaining detailed wartime or peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit deployment, strange field operations/employment, and redeployment. Education You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. 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). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.