HELICOPTER PILOT (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Summary

This HELICOPTER PILOT (ACCELERATED HIRE) position is eligible to be used at an Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility where the requirement is deemed appropriate by the Facility Supervisor/State Army Aviation Officer, and is part of the CA 1106 TASMG. The primary purpose of the position (GS-2181-12) is to pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area. This is an open until filled announcement; applications will be reviewed every 30 days.

This Job Is Open To

• The public
• Federal employees - Competitive service
• Federal employees - Excepted service
• National Guard and reserves

Clarification from the agency: Applications will be accepted from: All federal re-employable eligible, on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite), and current California National Guard members. Accelerated Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

Duties

• THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, INDEFINITE/PERMANENT/TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR. Indefinite positions may be non-competitively converted to permanent status if/when funding becomes available. Temporary positions may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years if/when funding becomes available.
• Pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft (GS-2181-12) in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area.
• May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Conditions of Employment

• CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required. Military Grades: WO-1 through WO-3, O-2, or O-3.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
• Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance (at a minimum a National Agency Check is required).
• Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards.
• Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Priority Areas of Consideration: AREA I - Current California National Guard employees 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, Reserve or Active Duty (must become a member of a compatible CNG unit prior to federal assignment).

General Experience: Minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; working experience in civilian or military aviation programs.

HELICOPTER PILOT (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2181-12: Must have at least one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level and at least two years of specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation; experience reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings; aircraft preflight inspections, loading, and equipment assessments; performing or supervising navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, or surveillance and reconnaissance; training crew members; developing plans and policies and advising commanders; and knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and safety programs.

Competencies: Flight Systems; Mission Execution; Operation and Control; Tests and Measurement.

Education

Must have a Federal Aviation Administration certification awarded from an accredited civilian aviation program or an aviation certification from an accredited military aviation school. Must provide Flight Records; failure to provide will result in automatic disqualification. Copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify educational/certification requirements.

Additional Information

• New appointees are required to serve a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type and veteran's preference.
• MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: acceptance of a military technician position may cause loss of eligibility for a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval.
• Relocation Costs (PCS) MAY BE authorized subject to the Joint Travel Regulation, funding, and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government's best interest.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document, email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usas@army.mil or fax to 916-854-3439.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications. If minimally qualified, your resume will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded. Top qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official.

Required Documents

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year to month/year or present), and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents: applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification (including Flight Records).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. No changes to the application may be made after the close date.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Agency Contact

• Name: For More Information
• Phone: (000) 000-0000
• Email: NG.CA.CAARNG.LIST.J1-HRO-RECRUITFEDJOBS-USAS@MAIL.MIL
• Address: CA 1106 TASMG, TASMG, Fresno, CA 93727, US