AERIAL REFUELING TECHNICIAN

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; March Field (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command in the United States is seeking an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to train and evaluate aerial refueling aircrew members and perform loadmaster, flight engineer, and navigator duties as part of mission operations.

The role involves developing upgrade and proficiency training, assisting pilots in aircraft operation, and ensuring proficiency with navigation and flight management systems.

Qualifications

• This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position integrating regular civil service benefits.
• Proficiency in firearms and potential concealed weapon duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground and flight training instruction for aerial refueling aircrew members; develop upgrade and proficiency training.
• Perform aerial refueling technician duties on assigned missions; assist the pilot in aircraft operation including loadmaster, flight engineer and navigator duties.
• Load data into INS/GPS and FMS; perform flight engineering duties as needed.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) and the sole enlisted aircrew member, to provide ground and flight training instruction for developing, upgrading, and evaluating the skills of aerial refueling aircrew members; perform aerial refueling technician duties on assigned missions; and to assist the pilot in the operation of the aircraft by performing duties associated with loadmaster, flight engineer and navigator positions.

DUTIES: Develops and provides technical aerial refueling technician upgrade and proficiency training/instruction to Reserve aircrew members and ART personnel. Directly assists the aircraft pilot in the operation of the aircraft by performing flight engineering duties. Directly assists the pilot in loading data into Inertial or Global Positioning Systems (INS/GPS) and Flight Management System Computer (FMS). Performs aerial refueling technician duties.

Performs loadmaster functions.

Requirements & Education

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS (CONT'D...) Required to maintain proficiency in the use of firearms. As prescribed by regulation, may be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while performing aircrew related duties. The position requires good judgment, patience, tact, and a desire to instruct. May be required to perform duties of sky marshal. This is a testing designated position (TDP). 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $71957 – $103006/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.