Department of the Army

AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32)

Morrisville, North Carolina Full time

AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Morrisville, North Carolina

Salary Range: $112802 - $146649 Per Year

Job Summary: This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D07110000 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (ASO - AASF #1 / MD 4141-175).

Major Duties:

  • As a AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32), GS-2181-12, you will direct, evaluate, and issue technical guidance to aviation units on matters pertaining to aviation training, readiness reporting, and NGB training management and planning; oversee both collective and individual programs; provide staff level supervision to training officers and noncommissioned officers in battalions and related requests for waivers of flying program requirements; manage the AFTP Program; audits and provides reports on utilization, entitlement, and total program execution. FHP and OSA priorities; facilitate direct communication between supported and supporting units involving aviation support; ensure all aviation support requirements will contribute to increased readiness; supervise and coordinate training program for ground commanders in use and planning for employment of Army aviation assets; serve as Aircraft Maintenance Manager and as a technical expert in the field of aircraft equipment maintenance with responsibility for coordination of intermediate and limited Depot Maintenance Programs for the AASFs; provide coordination and interface between the aviation facilities and such staff offices as USPFO, Support Personnel Management Office, Public Affairs, Emergency Operations Center, Facilities Management Office, and State Maintenance Office to insure smooth operation and function of the State Aviation Maintenance Program; collects information, provides advice, renders decisions, and prepares reports of corrective action; manage the aircraft inventory for the state; coordinate between receiving and/or losing state or facility for transfer documents, flight crew requirements, and transfer criteria for all aircraft transfers; works directly with facility PBOs to monitor property book management; provides staff level support and assistance to physical security/operational security managers of the aviation units in the state;in the absence of the SAAO, the incumbent serves as advisor to the Adjutant General regarding ARNG aviation matters, performs liaison between the Adjutant General and user organizations in matter relevant to aviation and aircraft maintenance; Liaison is maintained with appropriate agencies for logistic support of assigned aircraft and with Aviation Officers at various Army headquarters. In these situations, the incumbent may exercise personnel management and supervision of aviation facilities; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Military Grades: Warrant Officer (CW2 - CW4) 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 experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 or GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. 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. To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft (UH-72), 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12856936~ A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-29