SUPERVISORY AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR)

SUPERVISORY AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): McGuire AFB, New Jersey

Salary Range: $87133 - $113268 Per Year

Job Summary: This job opportunity is for an SUPERVISORY AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR), position description D2299000, within the NJ 108th National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor oversubordinate aerial refueling technicians and as an aircrew member.

Major Duties:

• The primary purpose is to serve as a first level supervisor over subordinates. Plans, directs, and manages operational and training matters pertaining to assigned refueling technicians performs aircrew duties as an aerial refueling technician/instructor in the unit type aircraft. As an SUPERVISORY AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR), GS-2185-11, you will: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the aerial refueling section, ensuring that operational and training duties pertaining to aerial refueling technicians comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet organizational mission. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Develops and provides training for aerial refueling technician instructors and flight examiners as well as aerial refueling aircrew upgrade and proficiency training/instruction as needed As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft and performs duties as flight instructor Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: General Experience: Experience which has provided a general knowledge of aircraft fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components Specialized Experience: Must have at least 30 months experience or training in the following: KNOLWEDGE of aerial refueling capabilities of KC-46 and aerial refueling data for all authorized receiver aircraft. ABILITY to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lessons, documents and reports, present training and/or instruction and brief passengers and crews. KNOWLEDGE of a wide variety of systems and components critical to the performance of the aircraft such as propulsion, electrical, hydraulic environmental etc KNOWLEDGE of navigational operating procedures relative to aerial refueling tracks SKILL to assist the pilot in positioning the tankers for rendezvous with receiver aircraft. KNOWLEDGE of the methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures and standards of performance.

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: 2025-12-02