AIRPLANE PILOT

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position to serve as a staff officer responsible for staff assistance and management of operational and training programs for assigned units. Additionally, provides training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Accomplishes a variety of administrative duties related to flight instruction and m1ss10n accomplishments such as scheduling, squadron operations management, combat rmss10n planning, and training.
2. Analyzes/interprets unit goals, mission, metrics, policies and objectives. Ensure that the unit meets or exceeds readiness requirements and is capable of supporting upgraded/modified/new aircraft as indicated, recommending new or changed programs.
3. Performs pilot and pilot in command duties in assigned aircraft and provides a full range of ground and airborne flight instruction to Reservist, instructors, flight examiners, and assigned personnel in unit type aircraft.
4. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Performs mission plamling, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Pilot's aircraft and commands crew, operates aircraft controls and equipment.
5. Performs or directs navigation, in-flight refueling and weapons delivery. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders.
6. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to their aircraft specialty. Interviews pilots assigned or attached to determine backgrounds and training in various types of aircraft, especially in the type of aircraft assigned to the unit.
7. Schedules pilots as to type, phase and degree of flying training required and scheduling individual pilots for extra flying hours when determine necessary.