HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR

Summary

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN AASF, 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 and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route.
• Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques.
• Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): Conducts instrument flight qualifications and training.
• Serves as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP): Trains and evaluates IP's and provides technical supervision of the standardization program.
• Serves are Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator.
• Serves as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO): Serves as an Aviation Safety Officer carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot or any Army Aviation Facility.
• Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP).
• Serves as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer: Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: CW3 through CW5 or O3 through O4 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: **15/153 series** 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. 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. 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, National Guard Bureau, and/or…

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.