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Air Operations Officer (Navigator)

Department of the Air Force · Cheyenne, Wyoming

Salary
$125,776 - $163,514 per year
Pay grade
GS-14
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 3, 2026
Closes
Dec 3, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Top Secret
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
WY-13104741-AF-27-007

Who may apply: National Guard and reserves

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an Air Operations Officer (Navigator), Position Description Number PDD0307000 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.

Duties

  • This position is located with the 153d Airlift Wing (153 AW), 153d Operations Group (153 OG), Wyoming Air National Guard (WYANG). Its paramount purpose is to plan, organize and supervise all unit flying operations programs required by Air Force, Major Command, and (ANG) regulations. In addition to supervisory responsibility, this position is a rated aircrew member on flying status involved in the piloting or navigation of unit-equipped aircraft. (1) Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work. (2) Oversees all unit operations activities, both in the air and on the ground, which based on unit mission and equipment, may include any of the following Air Operation's program support functional areas: Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Tactics, Scheduling, Plans, Command Post, Intelligence, Life Support, Flying Operations and Flight Management. Unit mission may require additional functions, e.g. Airspace Management, Air Evacuation Operations, Aero-Medical Operations, Aircraft Alert Operations, Airfield Management, Simulator Operations, Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) etc. (3) Develops long-range training and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters inspection schedules and overseas deployment requirements. Coordinates required planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters to support and implement the training and deployment plan. (4) Acts as a key advisor on the 153 AW Commander's staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies, e.g. the Federal Aviation Administration, civilian airport authorities, etc., and with unit maintenance resources and support areas. (5) Serves as the Operations representative on the Commander's Financial Management Board. Develops and recommends the operations budget for approval to higher headquarters based on unit requirements and mission. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The consideration of qualified eligible candidates will be as follows: Area 1: Permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (WYANG)employees assigned to the 153 OG. Area 2: Permanent and indefinite T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the WYANG. Area 4: All current military members of the WYANG. Area 6: Current military service members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position. TECHNICIAN INFO Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Technician Position #: 0857033 Selecting Official: Col Bret Trippel MILITARY GRADE Min: O-5/Lt Col (Must be immediately promotable) Max: O-6/Colonel Applicants' under -grade, will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13). Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties related to mobility aircraft or similar airframes (e.g. C-130). Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. AND Possess experience managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. NOTE: Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 010C0, Operations Commander DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid driver's license.

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