AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION
The primary purpose of the AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, GS-2181-13, is to provide ground and flight instruction in high performance, military fighter aircraft F-15 weapon system. In addition to flying training responsibilities, flight instructors perform assignments related to the operational readiness of their unit and administrative tasks in support of the Operations Group program.
May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. https://ca.nationalguard.com/california
Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity. Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position.
Military Grades: O-3 through O-5
Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Pilots are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military pilots.
Must have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) with a "Fighter/Attack" Qualification rating.
Pilots of high performance jet fighters are required to adhere to the guidance in following publications: AFI 11-404, "Centrifuge Training for High-G Aircraft"; AFI 11-2(MDS) Vol 1, section covering: "G-Awareness Continuation Training"; and AFP 11-419 "G-Awareness for Aircrew"
Aircrews of military aircraft are required to perform Chemical Warfare Defense (CWD) training in the pilot CW ensemble
Must obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Department of Defense Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Special Program Security Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferrals are required within 2 years of the established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position in accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
Employee may be required to take a random counter-intelligence polygraph and submit to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to the SAP.
This is a drug testing position.
Qualifications
AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, GS-2181-13: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, and at least two years working in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group experience in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information; Experience training and instructing others in the piloting of a specified main-frame military aircraft; Experience in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings; Experience in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; Experience in aviation unit quality control management programs, Experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.
Must be able authorized and rated to operate F-15 fighter aircraft.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Ability to Instruct
- Oral Communication
- Planning and Evaluating
- Technical Competence
Education
N/A
Additional information
Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.
AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II= Current California National Guard members.
AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).
Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval.
PCS
Relocation Costs MAY BE authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation, funding, and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is in the Government's best interest.
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ().
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email or Fax to 916-854-3439.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, GS-2181-13: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, and at least two years working in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group experience in reading and applying mission tasks, intelligence reports, and weather information; Experience training and instructing others in the piloting of a specified main-frame military aircraft; Experience in supervising and/or conducting mission planning, mission preparations, filing of flight plans, and conducting crew briefings; Experience in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; Experience in aviation unit quality control management programs, Experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives.
Must be able authorized and rated to operate F-15 fighter aircraft.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Ability to Instruct
- Oral Communication
- Planning and Evaluating
- Technical Competence
Education
N/A
Additional information
Priority Areas(s) of Consideration:
Priority consideration is first given to the areas below.
AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment.
AREA II= Current California National Guard members.
AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Air Force CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment).
Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval.
PCS
Relocation Costs MAY BE authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation, funding, and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is in the Government's best interest.
MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ().
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email or Fax to 916-854-3439.