TRAINING SPECIALIST (AIRCREW TRAINING)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to To serve as a Training Specialist developing programs of instruction for aircrew flying training programs.

Duties

• Plans, coordinates, designs, and validates major components of aircrew flying training instructional design. Develops, reviews, and revises aircrew flying training instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives. Using training experience and knowledge of aircrew flying training, develops the plan and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: This is a "Key" position It cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. Unless an alternate can be designated to perform the duties of this position during wartime, the incumbent of this "Key" position must be screened from military recall status. In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for GS-1712. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive and thorough knowledge of a wide range of professional concepts, principles, practices, procedures regulations, and laws applicable to a full range of ground based, aircrew flying training responsibilities such as that gained through extensive specialized training, experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments; Knowledge and ability to plan and accomplish a wide variety of concurrent tasks to achieve specific program goals such as applying Air Force upgrade standards to local upgrade programs, working with Lockheed Martin contracts, processing aircrew training waivers, adhering to Programmed Flying Training (PFT) allocation process and adapting to the changing command requirements, and scheduling aircrew training and aircraft sorties. Note: Resume must show details of experience. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described; however, I have completed some education as described. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.Knowledge of aircrew flying training administration, policies, and procedures to develop an adequate training program. 2. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction to include use of technology for design and delivery of training. 3. Knowledge of data collection techniques and practices used to extract or obtain a variety of information required for the evaluation of training programs. 4. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. 5. Ability to apply the principles and techniques of education and to help students acquire specific skills or knowledge. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service…

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Da…