Helicopter Flight Instructor - Fort Novosel, AL, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• Instruct and evaluate rated and non-rated aviators in pilot and instructor pilot proficiency in the UH-60 Helicopter.
• Instruct and evaluate rated and non-rated aviators in the UH-60 Helicopter utilizing systems, techniques, and maneuvers.
• Operate the multi-engine, tandem seated UH-60 Helicopter while instructing or evaluating.
• Conduct classroom instruction on all aspects of the UH-60 to include training maneuvers, aircraft systems, and other subjects as assigned.
• Monitor standardization requirements; recommend changes in lesson plans, program of instructions, training methods and techniques

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain an annual Army Class II physical.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential.
• This position requires rotating shift work

Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection on 08 May 2024, 23 May 2024, 07 June 2024, 24 June 2024, 09 July 2024, and 23 July 2024

This announcement will be closed when a selection has been made
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below

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)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application
Additional information about transcripts is in this document

Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Implementing methods of instruction for student pilot in the UH-60 Helicopter; (2) Evaluating student pilots in all levels of development in areas such as flight maneuvers, aircraft systems and limitations, instruments flight procedures, and terrain flight; (3) Operating the UH-60 Helicopter while instructing and evaluating the student pilots in areas such as Night Vision Systems, tactical digital communications, and navigation (4) Conducting classroom instruction on the systems and/or procedures of the UH-60 Helicopter; (5) Monitoring standardization requirements within the organization; and (6) Recommending changes in lesson plans, program of instruction, training methods and techniques within the organization
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12)

Certifications:
This position requires you possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or appropriate military rating
Do you possess the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Certificates, FAA Flight Instructor Certificate and/or appropriate military rating
(MUST attach a copy front & back in order to be considered for this position)

FAA Medical Certification:
Position requires the incumbent to possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations at the time of appointment
(Must upload a copy of your FAA Class first or second-class medical certificate in order to be considered for this position.)

Minimum Flight Hours Requirement:
Total Flight Hours- 1500 Pilot in Command - 250 Night Flying - 75 Flying Time in the Last 12 Months May be waivered) Instructor Hours - 500 Heavy Helicopter Hours Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted) Instrument Hours - 75 Actual Weather- 10 (This requirement applies to AH-64E candidates ONLY
Candidate without the required 10 weather hours will be evaluated/hired as AH-64D instructors per OPM requirements) FLIGHT HOURS MUST BE DOCUMENTED ON THE RESUME IN THE ABOVE FORMAT
(Must attach a copy of official flight records such as DA-759, DA-759-1, or equivalent)

In-service placement for current Federal Employees flight hour requirements may be subject to waiver based on OPM Qualification Standards which may be accessed at:
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Education and Training
• Teaching Others
• Technical Credibility Time in

Grade Requirement:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12)
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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S

Citizenship.

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is an Aviation Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
You may claim Military Spouse preference
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level
You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference
DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only
Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
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