SUPERVISORY AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

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The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer, serves as the Chief of Operations and Planning Directorate at the Numbered Air Force (NAF). The position is responsible for formulating program goals, plans, and procedures for the directorate's mission objectives related to unit readiness.

DUTIES:

DUTY 1: As the Directorate Chief, applies Air Force Reserve operations and planning experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned programs.

DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates and oversees work through one subordinate supervisor.

DUTY 3: Directs operations and strategic planning readiness programs and analytical studies involving resources that affect NAF missions.

DUTY 4: Represents the Operations and Plans Directorate with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

DUTY 5: As required, flies as an aircrew member. May perform duties as an instructor or examiner as deemed appropriate by the Commander.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 4 AIR FORCE AF with the military rank of O-6/COL, AFSC:11M4S. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. This experience must have included assignments wherein the applicant was required to have demonstrated ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to operation and training of search/rescue, tanker, transport, fighter, specials operations, bomber, or reconnaissance units; operation of flying training schools; or aircraft performance programs. At least one year of specialized experience must have been of a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to that of the GS-13 in the Federal service.

SUBSTITUTION:

- Completion of Air Force pilot training or equivalent training in other US military establishments for heavier-than-air aircraft may be substituted for one year of general experience.

- Satisfactory completion of Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, or equivalent in another of the US military establishments, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.

- Each year of service in a Reserve component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would result in progression into the position of Aircraft Operations Officer, and in which the flying requirements specialized by Air Force regulation have been met, may be credited for three months of general or specialized experience. The substitution, may not be made for periods of Reserve service which occurred concurrently with periods of fulltime experience for which credit is assigned.

CERTIFICATION: Must hold or qualify for a USAF Pilot rating and be currently qualified in multi-engine or jet engine aircraft, as appropriate, within the past 36 months for non-Federal applicants and within the past 60 months for current Federal employees.

MINIMUM INSTRUMENT HOURS REQUIRED: Must hold a valid USAF instrument rating or other equivalent military or civilian rating.

MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Applicants must have logged 1,500 or more total flying time as a Pilot (combat systems officer) (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator, student and other time) or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor and evaluator time). Current Federal employees must be mission qualified on flying status within the past 60 months. Non-Federal employees must have actively flown within the past 36 months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of NAF, Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command, and Air Force Reserve Components policies,
  
  procedures, structures, missions, programs and organizational relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating program
  
  operations to develop comprehensive plans and reports and to analyze work processes and continually improve them
  
  to meet organizational requirements.
• Knowledge of operations and plans in relation to unit readiness and training. Knowledge of and skill in the
  
  application of rated aviator expertise, as a pilot.
• Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and mentor, motivate, and apprise the staff of an organization
  
  appropriately working through subordinate branch chiefs (or similar) and staff members.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program
  
  requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make sound decisions regarding program areas,
  
  negotiates complex issues, and maintains good order, discipline and working relations.

Other Significant Facts Pertaining to this Position are:

• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air
  
  Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training
  
  assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be
  
  assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or
  
  influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities. As a designated key
  
  position , the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to mobilization
  
  capability (i.e. , formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no relationship to
  
  the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507.
• Must possess a high degree of tact and diplomacy and demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities to
  
  successfully direct and manage the command force support program.
• Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which
  
  consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required by
  
  the position. Incumbent must participate in regular, frequent flights, as directed by the supervisor, over and above the
  
  flights required by the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TOP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• 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.
• This position may require the incumbent to work outside of normal duty hours to accommodate mission
  
  requirements as required.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
  
  assignments (TOY) away from the normal duty station.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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