Description:
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (Title 32), Position Description Number D2459000 and is part of the OK AASF 2, Oklahoma Army National Guard.
Requirements:
MILITARY GRADES : WO1 through CW4
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION :
Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Applicants must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry appointments to GS-2181-12 or GS-2181-13 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard.
For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, in military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Groups.
To qualify, the applicant must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
Experienced in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
Experienced in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
Experienced in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
Experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
Knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.
Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the make-up, interrelationships, and installation of a variety of rotary wing aircraft systems, assemblies, structures and surfaces.
Must have a thorough knowledge of all phases of quality assurance procedures and technical inspections on aircraft and aircraft components.
Knowledge of technical manuals, technical bulletins, aviation and Army regulations, procedures and methods governing aviation maintenance, requisition, receipt, storage, handling, shipment, preservation, packaging and inspection of materiel; Hazardous Material, Physical Security, Safety Programs.
Knowledge of established techniques, regulations, requirements and procedures related to the operation of an Aviation Maintenance Activity.
Skill and knowledge to identify problem areas, to recommend corrective action, to provide technical data as required, and to develop reports on quality level achieved.
Knowledge of maintenance related safety practices, procedures and OSHA requirements.
Skill in applying DOD and Army regulations, pamphlets, standing operating procedures (SOPs), letters of instruction, scopes of work, policy statements and other guidelines.