AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Flowood, Mississippi

Salary Range: $74678 - $97087 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDD1727000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Major Duties:

• As a AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, GS-1601-11, you will provide serve as manager of the Life Support function, as equipment specialist, and Wing technical expert over all of the aviation Life Support activities to include: personnel supervision and operations support; material, fiscal and facility resources management; aircrew training programs; information management; and equipment air worthiness certifications. The incumbent also serves as liaison with state, Federal, and military agencies for matters concerning aircrew/passenger safety, search-rescue and recovery, mission support, and operational planning. (1) Exercises overall functional and management responsibility for the Wing Aircrew Life Support (ALS) program. This includes managing, planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all activities of the function. Provides expert technical advice to the Operations and Wing Commander concerning all Life Support function issues affecting the Wing. Serves as the Wing focal point for all ALS matters dealing with higher headquarters. Integrates the ALS program into the flying operations of the Wing. As technical advisor, makes recommendations as appropriate to enhance the Life Support maintenance mission. (2) Supervises the Life Support function either directly or through a Small Shop Chief. Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate and augmented personnel. These individuals may be on various types of employment status such as Air Technician, Active Guard Reserve, Special Training, or on other approved work-day orders. Performs personnel supervisory functions including preparing travel orders, participating in interviews and selection of employees, approving leave, ensuring indoctrination of new employees, providing training, evaluating performance, initiating action to review the classification of positions within the organization, and resolving disciplinary problems. Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate mission support coverage. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns. Supports peacetime and combat missions and augments Intelligence and Combat Search and Rescue Forces. (3) Identifies development and sustainment needs and coordinates facility requirements which support aircrew life-saving, rescue and recovery, and secure-communications equipment. Liaisons with host-base authorities to coordinate munitions storage and equipment inspection and maintenance activities. Evaluates facilities to ensure compliance with established Air Force Occupational Safety and Health standards, public health policies, and directives. Advises or insures mission commander(s) and field operators are advised on all pre/post mission requirements for safeguarding classified materials, equipment and weapons. Develops and applies Memorandums of Understanding, Host Tenant Support Agreements, Inter-service Support Agreements, Operational Plans and other support agreements with local and non-local agencies to support flying activities. (b) Ensures Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) equipment is inventoried and scheduled for calibration cycles (i.e., Survival Radio, Beacon, Strobe Light, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) testers). Ensures equipment is prepared for pickup and delivery, appropriate documentation has been completed, inspection or maintenance activities have been coordinated, transportation has been arranged, acceptance inspections have been performed and equipment records have been properly annotated. (4) Conducts administrative compliance inspections and takes positive action to eliminate unserviceable life saving equipment. Reviews, develops, and issues written instructions to clarify Air Force, MAJCOM, NGB guidance, and develops special instructions for non-routine assignments. Supervises the procurement and maintenance of a complete stock level of publications, evasion charts and maps, forms, administrative and equipment bench stock supplies, and equipment required in the operation of the flight duties. (5) Oversees and performs pre-mission equipment certifications and conducts mission termination inspections. Ensures aircrew equipment is properly pre-positioned and configured to support mission requirements. Certifies signature forms and equipment records used to verify proper configuration and serviceability of aircrew equipment Conducts "Follow on Testing and Evaluation" of aircrew life support and aircrew chemical defense equipment to ensure compliance with flight safety and optimum performance standards. Submits suggestions and recommendations to change processes and procedures related to technical material governing equipment and practices. (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of equipment maintenance work, or skill in reading engineering drawings and specifications, using test instruments, making computations, and keeping records. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments. Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc. Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs. Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

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/12953381~ 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: 2026-05-20