airplane pilot - McChord AFB, United States - Department Of The Air Force

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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed.

In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade.

Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to serve as a fully qualified mission-ready pilot in the unit type aircraft (fixed or rotary). Position also accomplishes a variety of administrative duties related to flight/mission accomplishment such as scheduling, mission planning, AFRC operational training, and mission management. Subject position is part of the AFRC trainee/developmental Airplane Flight/Helicopter Flight Instructor Programs. As such, this position functions as a full journeyman level position, but provides the incumbent with valuable AFRC experience that serves as the recruitment pool from which GS-13 Airplane Flight/Helicopter Flight Instructors are selected. This position, as part of the AFRC developmental Airplane Flight Instructor/Helicopter Flight Instructor Program, may lead to upgrade to a GS , Airplane Flight Instructor, or Helicopter Flight Instructor.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employees assigned to these positions are charged with the responsibility for the flying proficiency of pilots assigned or attached to the unit. This is a developmental position leading to the GS-13. Flies a variety of airplanes or helicopters to a variety of locations, some of which are unfamiliar, for the purpose of transporting passengers. Flights include both day and night flying.
• Operation of single, twin, or multiple jet engine or turboprop aircraft fixed-wing or rotary aircraft Performs mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Conducts training of crewmembers.
• Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to their aircraft specialty.
• Interviews pilots assigned or attached to determine backgrounds and training in various types of aircraft, especially in the type of aircraft assigned to the unit. Represents the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serves on panels/committees.
• Serves as a representative of the Air Force Reserve to the public and dignitaries and high ranking personnel during visits and while performing duty at or away from home stations. Performs other duties related to flying and accomplishment of the unit operational and training mission.