HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR

Summary

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D2460P01. If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

Duties

• Performs preflight weather analysis, route/altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo/passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, firing ranges route planning/coordination.
• Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
• Performs one or more of the following major functional duties: Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Functional Check Pilot Evaluator.
• Performs one or more of the following major functional duties: Serves as Aviation Safety Officer, rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot and/or Functional Check Pilot, or Aviation Mission Survivability Officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: O1 through O3 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Branch 15 - Aviation, Branch 67, Medical Services Corps If not in INARNG but willing to join to meet requirements of this position, please upload CAFRS 7120 & 759 records under documents of the application. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Must meet the education requirement mentioned under Education section AND the following: Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) AND must be current Pilot in Command. Please upload FAA or military certifications under documents of the application. AND GENERAL EXPERIENCE: An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation 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. 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. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Is experience that prepares the applicant to perform the Dual Status technician duties and responsibilities. To qualify, an applicants educational-degree study program, military professional and technical training schools or academies, and aviation certifications may apply as substitutions for some specialized experience factors. 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. Experience, training, or knowledge flying "advanced military aircraft" (helicopters or airplanes) in combat situations. Incumbent of this position trains and assess rated pilots to fly advanced helicopters in aggressive combat and complex tactical situations. Experience, training, or knowledge of flying assignments at higher degree of experience, skill, and knowledge by the incumbent pilot. Such assignments involve training and assessing pilots in evasive, defensive, and aggressive maneuvers and the use gunnery in combat and complex tactical situations. Such maneuvers are considerably more extensive and difficult to perform than those at the GS-12 level. Experience, training, or knowledge of instruction in advanced instrument flight technique, combat training in advanced military aircraft and instruction of instructor pilots in methods of instruction. 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, in-flight refueling, 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, Nat…

Education

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. You may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the line of work. MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.