Air Operations Officer (Navigator)

Air National Guard Units

Cheyenne (WY)

Remote

USD 126,000 - 164,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Cheyenne, Wyoming seeks an Air Operations Officer (Navigator) to plan, supervise, and execute flying operations programs in accordance with Air Force and ANG regulations. The role includes supervisory responsibilities for a team of about 15+ full-time personnel and conditions of a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position.

The duties include coordinating training, planning, budgeting, and operations support across multiple functional areas, including airspace

Responsibilities

Plans work to be accomplished by the organization consisting of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work.
Oversees unit operations activities in air and on the ground across training, standardization & evaluation, tactics, scheduling, plans, command post, intelligence, life support, flying operations and flight management.
Develops long-range training and deployment plans to meet training goals, HQ inspection schedules and deployment requirements.
Coordinates required planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters to support and implement training and deployment plans.
Acts as key advisor on the 153 AW Commander’s staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an Air Operations Officer (Navigator), Position Description Number PDD0307000 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located with the 153d Airlift Wing (153 AW), 153d Operations Group (153 OG), Wyoming Air National Guard (WYANG). Its paramount purpose is to plan, organize and supervise all unit flying operations programs required by Air Force, Major Command, and (ANG) regulations. In addition to supervisory responsibility, this position is a rated aircrew member on flying status involved in the piloting or navigation of unit-equipped aircraft.

(1) Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work.

(2) Oversees all unit operations activities, both in the air and on the ground, which based on unit mission and equipment, may include any of the following Air Operation's program support functional areas: Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Tactics, Scheduling, Plans, Command Post, Intelligence, Life Support, Flying Operations and Flight Management. Unit mission may require additional functions, e.g.

Airspace Management, Air Evacuation Operations, Aero-Medical Operations, Aircraft Alert Operations, Airfield Management, Simulator Operations, Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) etc. (3) Develops long-range training and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters inspection schedules and overseas deployment requirements.

Coordinates required planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters to support and implement the training and deployment plan. (4) Acts as a key advisor on the 153 AW Commander's staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies, e.g. the Federal Aviation Administration, civilian airport authorities, etc., and with unit maintenance resources and support areas.

(5) Serves as the Operations representative on the Commander's Financial Management Board. Develops and recommends the operations budget for approval to higher headquarters based on unit requirements and mission. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.