Supervisory Aircraft Flight Instructor - Title Security Clearance

Position: Supervisory Aircraft Flight Instructor - Title 32 with Security Clearance
Duties As a Supervisory Aircraft Flight Instructor - Title 32, GS-2181-13, you will manage the Operations and Training Section of the AASF and to perform flight instructor duties. The incumbent supervises 3-12 aircraft light instructors, flight engineers and flight operations specialists.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) Directs and coordinates all light operations and training activities at the installation and supervises the AASF Flight Operations Section. Manages the Aviation Training Program for the AASF and oversees the Additional Flight Training Program (AFTP). Consults with unit commanders to determine the training requirements to enable individual aviators and crew members to maintain combat readiness and proficiency in given types of aircraft.

Formulates and oversees individual aviator and crew member training to achieve the specified training goals. Plans flying programs in cooperation with maintenance personnel to promote maximum utilization of aircraft and accessory equipment. Oversees flight cost analysis and coordination of all flight mission requests other than in connection with Annual Training and Aviation Unit Inactive Duty Training. Oversees execution of the training program in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM) Flight Training Program or aviators and aero-scout crew members.

This program includes instruction and evaluation of rated aviators and, where appropriate, aero-scout crew members in basic and advanced flight and instrument flight techniques required to fly tactical and combat type operations. The assignments involve a broad range of hazards from minimal to substantial depending on nature of the training which includes the use of night vision devices and the conduct of aerial gunnery, multi-ship operations and air-to-air combat maneuvers in a terrain flight environment.

(2) Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by 3-12 subordinates in grades through GS-13. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Makes assignments based on priori ties, difficulty and requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of individual employees. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends employees for appointment, promotion or reassignment. Establishes performance standards. Monitors and evaluates employee performance.

Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Resolves those which can be can be informally resolved, and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate deciding official. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or obtains training. (3) Plans, establishes and updates the standing operating procedures required for the safe and efficient operation of aircraft and transient aircraft.

Establishes procedures concerning the operation of aircraft within the local flying area. Coordinates such procedures with military, municipal and local FAA Air Traffic Control authorities to assure compatibility of AASF originating traffic with other air traffic in the area. Responsible for assuring that all assigned, attached and transient aviators receive a thorough preflight briefing prior to departure. Spot checks flight plans to ensure accuracy and compliance with local directives and pertinent regulations.

(4) Trains, instructs and evaluates pilots in basic or advanced instrument flight procedures characterized by a substantial degree of hazard and using the technique of operating an aircraft through reference to instruments as well as visual reference to the terrain and horizon. This involves instrument flight navigation on and off the federal airway structure through the use of automatic direction and instrument landing systems and/or combat mission related training in attack or Heavy transport helicopters.

Prepares and presents classroom instruction on aircraft operating procedures, tactical mission procedures, aircraft survivability systems and employment of these systems using current tactical doctrines. (5) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS :
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: O2 through O4 Conditions of Employment:
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence…