FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Morrisville, North Carolina

Salary Range: $57777 - $75115 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0671000 and is part of the NC ASO, National Guard (AASF 1 / 4141-105).

Major Duties:

• As a FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-2102-8, conduct preflight pilot briefings in accordance with National Guard regulations and directives; brief pilots on mission, aircraft and flight plan; brief and provide pilots with information on mission restrictions, on-route navigational facilities and equipment, hazards and terrain; weather forecasts, notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and deviations to flight plans when required; be responsible for assuring pilot and crew are qualified in aircraft to be flown and for type of mission to be performed; be responsible for completion of risk analysis projection; determine when flight requires higher level approving authority; sign briefing documents upon completion of mission preflight briefings, make recommendations to pilot-in-charge when flights should not be attempted; conduct post mission debriefs; provide flight following services for all local and maintenance test flights; be responsible for direct voice communication with aviators in flight to transmit and receive information ; process extended and local clearances, including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations; process, clear and transmit flight plans and flight progress messages to appropriate agencies (FSS, ACT tower, ARTCC); be responsible for initiating search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implementing the crash rescue plan in the event of an aircraft accident; prepare, maintain and file records, charts, graphs, and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities; compile and summarize reports for analysis; maintain and account for aircrew training records, medical recommendations, aeronautical orders, physiological training, and aviation service data; maintain arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft; schedule and dispatch assigned aircraft and aircrews; serve as the Synthetic Flight Training System (SFTS) coordinator by scheduling and providing necessary administrative support for aviator training; maintain current file of aircraft flying regulations and navigational information; supervise on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel performing equivalent training or accomplishing a split unit training assembly at the facility.

Qualifications: Military Grades: Enlisted (E7 and below) Minimum Requirements: Experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying basic rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of a transportation program. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized Experience - Must have at least 18 months experience, education, or training arranging and interpreting directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel, cargo or freight. Experience applying directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel, cargo or freight. Experience verifying legal entitlements or official authorizations for travel, securing from carriers guides and timetables, information regarding schedules, fares, and availability of space accommodations. Experience planning and organizing the work of others.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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: 2025-12-25