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LEAD FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

$108,057 a year
Air Mobility Command
Scott Full-day Full-time

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a team leader providing planning, instructing, ensuring proper procedures are followed and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the 618th AOC Flight Planning and Airspace Branch.

Requirements:

Conditions Of Employment cont.
  • Employee will be required to successfully complete initial Flight Planning Specialist and Airspace Review Officer training (maintain minimum passing scores) within established timelines prior to assuming unsupervised duties of the position. These actions should be scheduled for accomplishment and completed successfully within 120 days of being hired.
  • Successful completion of recurring proficiency training and evaluation within both established guidelines and timelines as required by USAF, AMC and local policy. Evaluations may be a combination of written, observations, verbal or all three.
  • This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Transportation Specialist Series, 2101.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the military, public or private sectors). Experience has demonstrated a knowledge of AMC command and control operations to include the AOC, AMOCCs, and enroute locations. Thorough knowledge of the command organization and the work processes of associated air transportation programs as they are integrated throughout the command at each air base or mission location. Thorough knowledge of DoD/JCS/Air Force air transportation directives, regulations, policies and procedures to plan and manage air transportation systems and/or services to satisfy user requirements. Broad knowledge of operations, practices, and policies of the command's functional activities to develop, integrate and coordinate transportation plans and missions. Broad knowledge of the command's air transportation operations, plans, concepts, policies, and missions worldwide and status of the world's international political-military relations regarding AMC missions to ensure adequate force protection. Knowledge of aircraft performance capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration, loading, and weight restrictions. Thorough knowledge of the AMC's city pair database, flight planning, support systems, and international flight planning documents. Knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, the international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, flight characteristics and systems of several types of aircraft (aircraft altitude/airspeed capabilities, cargo/pax capabilities).

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13
level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of 618 AOC XOCZF Flight Plans and Airspace branch's route database maintenance procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of AMC command and control operations to include the AOC, AMOCCs, and enroute locations. Thorough knowledge of the command organization and the work processes of associated air transportation programs as they are integrated throughout the command at each air base or mission location.
  • In-depth knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, the international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, flight characteristics and systems of several types of aircraft (aircraft altitude/airspeed capabilities, cargo/pax capabilities).
  • Knowledge of AMC aircraft performance capabilities and limitations, DoD, AF and command flying instructions, directives, plans, regulations and processes including those related to the handling hazardous cargo.
  • Knowledge of flight operations, air field information and restrictions, flight information publications (FLIPs), sovereign nation AIPs, worldwide route planning, computer flight plans, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways and flight safety issues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with the ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium size organization." There can only be six KSAs.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Dec 29, 2025;   from: usajobs.gov

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