FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) (Title 32)
- Knowledge of the full range of aircrew duties and responsibilities, methods of instruction and requirements of the program, performs standardization, currency, instrument, proficiency, tactical, emergency and special tasks evaluation flights.
- Assess newly assigned individuals' level of experience and training through review of training records and/or proficiency flight evaluation to determine proficiency and skill status.
- Provide training on in-flight planning and coordination responsibilities, operating principles and characteristics of major aircraft systems, aircraft parameters, operational/mission requirements, equipment systems operation/and troubleshooting, proper and correct methods of performing aircrew duties.
- Brief on mission equipment and use of life support equipment and safety emergency procedures.
- Maintain records of operational equipment indicating flights, repairs, maintenance and Inspections; coordinate with maintenance personnel on activities on discrepancies requiring action.
- Plan and conduct aircrew training program.
- Determine and monitor factors and data affecting performance of aircraft, such as temperature, altitude, humidity, field conditions, configuration and weight of aircraft, on aircraft takeoff, flight and landing, and keeps pilot informed.
- Apply knowledge of a full range of aircrew duties and responsibilities, methods of instruction and requirements of the program.
- Provide assistance to the pilot in preflight planning, monitoring adherence to flight plan, and operating aircraft engines and a wide variety of aircraft control systems, e.g., engine, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, fire suppression, environmental, pressurization throughout the flight.
- Perform a variety of administrative functions associated with administration of the enlisted aircrew training program.
- Prepare for combination loads determining placement of cargo and passengers within weight and balance limitations.
- Ensure all necessary course materials and training aids are available, technical and related publications are current, keeping crew members informed of pertinent changes
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- 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.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
- PCS expenses may be authorized.
- Telework may be authorized.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
- The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
- The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
- The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
- The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
- The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.
Military Grades: Enlisted Only
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience which has provided the knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations, aircraft performance data, aircraft records, maintenance, and aircraft systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-10 Level - Must possess specialized experience which includes at least one-year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; Must possess specialized experience which includes qualified and designated a UH-60V Nonrated Crewmember Flight Instructor (Fl). Must; Must be designated Readiness Level (RL) 1, Crew Chief (CE), Day (D), Night (N), and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modes at time of application. Must demonstrate the highest degree of technical competency in aircraft systems operations. Must remain proficient in the principles of instruction, and demonstrate good judgement, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct. Knowledge is mandatory of electrical, communications, navigation, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems applying to aircraft and related systems, flight theory, minor in-flight maintenance, aircraft emergency procedures, and using and interpreting diagrams, schematics, loading charts, technical publications and flight manuals. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lesson plans, documents, and reports. Knowledgeable of methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures, and standards of performance. Must apply this knowledge in planning, developing, and executing unit training/evaluation programs.
In order to be considered qualified, you must have at least one-year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
Additional information
- 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 needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs:
- 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
- IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- 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.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
- PCS expenses may be authorized.
- Telework may be authorized.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
- The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
- The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
- The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
- The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
- The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.
Military Grades: Enlisted Only
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience which has provided the knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations, aircraft performance data, aircraft records, maintenance, and aircraft systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-10 Level - Must possess specialized experience which includes at least one-year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; Must possess specialized experience which includes qualified and designated a UH-60V Nonrated Crewmember Flight Instructor (Fl). Must; Must be designated Readiness Level (RL) 1, Crew Chief (CE), Day (D), Night (N), and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) modes at time of application. Must demonstrate the highest degree of technical competency in aircraft systems operations. Must remain proficient in the principles of instruction, and demonstrate good judgement, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct. Knowledge is mandatory of electrical, communications, navigation, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems applying to aircraft and related systems, flight theory, minor in-flight maintenance, aircraft emergency procedures, and using and interpreting diagrams, schematics, loading charts, technical publications and flight manuals. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare lesson plans, documents, and reports. Knowledgeable of methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements, procedures, and standards of performance. Must apply this knowledge in planning, developing, and executing unit training/evaluation programs.
In order to be considered qualified, you must have at least one-year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
Additional information
- 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 needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: