AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

This position is located in the Air Operations Group of an Air National Guard Aviation Wing. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, analyze, manage and control all operational & administrative aspects of aviation resources, safety, training, and flight hours by utilizing the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS).


1. Serves as a management analyst with responsibility to advise and correct all operational and administrative aspects of the Aviation Resource Management System. Maintains, controls, and assigns security levels to users to ensure security of the database. Develops and implements unique applications programs using base-level computers to meet the specific needs of the unit. Designs, develops, and modifies reports using System Query Language (SQL) and ad hoc queries to provide leadership with data retrieved through selective manipulation of the database. Analyzes management report products to determine program adequacy and accuracy, trends, and recommends corrective actions as required. Communicates with ARMS Working Group (AWG) and Air Force Major Command points of contact regarding ARMS updates for issues or desired changes to the system and to ensure ANG use of the ARMS program is compatible with the Air Force standards, i.e., aviation objectives, policies, plans, and concepts. Identifies system related problems, their possible causes, and repairs or requests system repairs to the proper authority or DoD agencies. Performs system upgrades when required to ensure all users maintain minimum requirements. Establishes or modifies local operating procedures for providing data automation support through coordination with host Information Processing Center (IPC) and users. Ensures all Standard Systems Group modifications and changes are implemented in ARMS to comply with the base-level requirements. Maintains liaison with Local Area Network managers to ensure the proper use of computer systems. Writes and submits data automation enhancement, system maintenance, and deficiency reports to appropriate organization or agency.

User administrator for 5 additional computer systems that interface with the aviation resource management system. Ensures that use of additional computer systems meet requirements for interfacing with Personnel, Finance, Medical, Maintenance, and Airfield Management programs; are consistent with the management of the ARMS system; and cost effective for the intended use. 25%

2. Perform the following operations for an average of 100 aircrew members. Provides go-no-go reports and conducts pre-mission and post-mission reviews; records aircrew and aircraft flying hour data; determines aviation service actions for attached and assigned flying personnel as it directly affects mission accomplishment and safety of flight. Develops and executes procedures for the completion of annual flight physicals and receipt of documentation medically clearing crewmembers for flight status. Researches, validates, and interprets Air Force Instruction (AFI) Mission Design Series (MDS), specific medical and physiological requirements and flying and ground training requirements; and compares with higher headquarters mission training requirements. Translates these requirements into aircrew training tables, profiles, reports, and utilizes products to brief aircrew, senior leadership, training coordinators, commanders, and outside sources to include Numbered Air Force (NAF), Major Commands (MAJCOM), and Headquarters (HQ) U.S. Air Force (USAF) to show training requirements, overall training objectives, and accomplishments. Notifies commander of individuals who fail to maintain flying or medical standards. Analyzes programmed reports for adequacy and accuracy related to mission requirements and brief results to aircrew and commanders. Prepares and maintains correspondence as needed for suspensions, extensions, and waivers.

Creates, analyze, and maintain end of month reports that monitors Aviation Positions Indicator (API) codes, Aviation Service Codes (ASC), entitlement status and flying status to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. Authenticates, certifies, and publishes aeronautical orders to start, suspend, disqualify or terminate aircrew member's requirement to perform operational flying or jump duties. Determines eligibility to award aeronautical ratings and aviation badges. Develops database queries to assist in identification of suspense actions or actions requested by senior leadership to include promotion boards, disciplinary boards, or commander specific requirements. Develops and maintains procedures with outside agencies to validate that aircrew medical requirements are in compliance and accomplished in accordance with appropriate Department of Defense and Air Force Instruction.

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.