Department of the Army

SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32)

Brooksville, Florida Full time

SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Brooksville, Florida

Salary Range: $168117 - $218551 Per Year

Job Summary: This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0644P01 and is part of the FL SAO, National Guard.

Major Duties:

  • As a SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT, GS-2181-14, you will manage and direct the activities and functions of the AASF, WAATS, or EAATS in support of the state or national aviation training missions which includes flight operations (AASF); instructing courses on flight operations (WAATS/EAATS) proficiency training of aviators and crewmembers (AASF); qualification training of aviators and crewmembers; aircraft mechanics (WAATS/EAATS); aviation safety; and the organizational, direct support, and limited general support maintenance of all assigned aircraft. Manages assigned fiscal, material and personnel resources by determining the organizational structure within manning and budgetary restraints and guidelines and ensures that optimum use is made of all assigned resources through effective management techniques. Responsible for supporting the State ARNG aviation program (AASF), national ARNG aviation training program (WAATS/EAATS), and ensuring that adequate aircraft and aviators are available to accomplish assigned aviation missions. Such missions include but are not limited to aviation support of other nonaviation units, developing and maintaining high level aviator skills, training compo 1, 2, 3 and aviators in qualification and graduate level courses (WAATS/EAATS), participating in and support of military exercises and operations, training and preparation on for mobilization and responding as necessary to aviation requirements in natural disaster or state emergency situations. Responsible for proper utilization of aircraft in the performance of all missions both tactical and administrative.

Qualifications: AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard; and Category 4: All individuals who qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and are willing to become T32 Dual Status technicians. PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation. MILITARY GRADE(S): Officer; O4 thru O5 NOTE 1: Applicants submit a DA form 759 to be considered for the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS14 Must have at least three years working experiences in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, Air National Guard Operations Groups; experienced in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information; experienced in supervising and conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing flight plans, and conducting crew briefings; experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning; experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment; experienced in performing and supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling; search and rescue operations; and, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; experienced in conducting and supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks; experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and briefing commanders; experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics; experienced in planning and preparing for missions; experienced in piloting and instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/military aircraft; experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Army or Air National Guard aviation programs; experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs.

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/12854644 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: 2026-01-09