AIRPLANE PILOT-TITLE 32

AIRPLANE PILOT-TITLE 32

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Louisville, Kentucky

Salary Range: $130536 - $169699 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRPLANE PILOT-TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD0253P02 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

Major Duties:

• As an AIRPLANE PILOT-TITLE 32, GS-2181-13, you will pilot aircraft on assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques. Fly well within flight parameters to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures. Maintain mission qualifications in the assigned airplane. Prepare for flights by reviewing weather information, studying maps and charts, planning alternate routes and destination, reviewing fuel requirements, estimating flying time, verifying maintenance conditions, performing preflight checks, conducting passenger and crew briefs, and obtaining proper clearances to begin the flight. Operate the airplane with the utmost safety. Accomplish post-flight activities such as maintaining airplane logs and forms, writing flight reports, coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions, and conducting post-flight checks. Serve as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit. Design and coordinate comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide technical aircrew training. Adopt and implement policies to ensure accomplishment of all required training. Establish training goals and objectives for instrument flight and general operation of the UE airplane. Analyze post-mission debriefing and critiques to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Plan, develop and implement the unit flying schedule. Coordinate the operational requirements with the Aircraft Maintenance Division, the FAA, and other agencies. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD0253P02 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Must possess appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. Must be C130J qualified. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience operating a fixed wing military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. Experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experience conducting/supervising training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

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/12855247 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 (http://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: http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-08