airplane pilot - Dover AFB, United States - Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Description

Summary
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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) officer and manages the overall mishap prevention program for the commander, to direct, monitor, and coordinate all unit safety program activities and function as a flight instructor/evaluator on unit assigned aircraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.

Accomplishes a variety of administrative duties related to flight instruction and m1ss10n accomplishments such as scheduling, squadron operations management, combat rmss10n planning, and training.

2. Analyzes/interprets unit goals, mission, metrics, policies and objectives.

Ensure that the unit meets or exceeds readiness requirements and is capable of supporting upgraded/modified/new aircraft as indicated, recommending new or changed programs.

3.

Performs pilot and pilot in command duties in assigned aircraft and provides a full range of ground and airborne flight instruction to Reservist, instructors, flight examiners, and assigned personnel in unit type aircraft.

4. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Performs mission plamling, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Pilot's aircraft and commands crew, operates aircraft controls and equipment.
5. Performs or directs navigation, in-flight refueling and weapons delivery. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders.
6. 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.

7.

Schedules pilots as to type, phase and degree of flying training required and scheduling individual pilots for extra flying hours when determine necessary.