Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot

U.S. Department of Defense; March; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense organization is seeking qualified pilots to operate aircraft and conduct training for Air Reserve Technician (ART) members. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and may need to work irregular hours. Responsibilities include mission planning, managing training programs, and ensuring flight readiness. This role may involve recruitment incentives and potential for career advancement within the organization. Candidates must maintain certifications and may require a security clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Employee may be required to work beyond normal duty hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft as a fully qualified pilot.
• Conduct training for unqualified aircrew members.
• Implement flying and ground training requirements.

Job description

Application Information

Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Once this Public Notice closes, you must reapply. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Pay and Work Schedule

Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full‑time work schedule. Pay varies by geographic location. Please review the pay tables.

Duties

• Operate aircraft as a fully qualified, mission‑ready pilot in unit type aircraft (GS‑12).
• Accomplish mission planning and briefing, aircraft inspections and checklists, mission forms and other associated documentation (GS‑12).
• Represent the unit by participating in discussions, meetings, or serving on panels or committees (GS‑12).
• Conduct training for the upgrade of unqualified active duty and/or Reserve aircrew members and proficiency training for qualified Active Duty, Reservists and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel (GS‑13 Pilot).
• Analyze and interpret unit training objectives, develop training programs and train other aircrew to maintain the highest level of combat mission‑ready proficiency (GS‑13 Pilot).
• Fly as an aircrew member in unit aircraft in support of the unit mission as required (GS‑13 Pilot).
• Assist with planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Operations Group and subordinate Reserve flying squadrons, in conjunction with the Chief/Senior Air Reserve Technician (ART) (GS‑13 Flight Instructor).
• Assist with management of a flying and ground training program for an organization (GS‑13 Flight Instructor).
• Assist with directing, coordinating, and overseeing work through subordinate supervisors (GS‑13 Flight Instructor).
• Direct all operations and maintenance training programs for the Squadron (GS‑14 Flight Instructor).
• Responsible for effective control and management of the organization’s Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA) and Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) account (GS‑14 Flight Instructor).
• Implement flying and ground training requirements (GS‑14 Flight Instructor).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
• Permanent change in station (PCS) costs will be authorized for centrally managed Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions.
• PCS will be paid in accordance with Joint Travel Regulation and Air Force Regulations; if authorized, a CONUS agreement may be required.
• Up to 25% recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work beyond normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must maintain current certifications.
• A security clearance may be required.
• Disclosure of political appointments is required.
• Salary will be adjusted based on the base to which you are selected; this does not include any recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives for which you may be eligible.
• A retention incentive up to 25% for Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions (varies by location) may be authorized for eligible candidates.
• As a Citizen Airman, you will receive pay for the time you spend drilling, plus any additional pay for active duty or training for certain positions.
• Advanced or superior qualifications may be authorized.