Air Operations Officer (Pilot)

Air National Guard Units; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 145,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Wyoming seeks an Air Operations Officer (Pilot) to lead and supervise flying operations for the 153d Airlift Wing, 153d Operations Group. The role includes planning, directing unit flying programs, and serving as a rated aircrew member.

Position requires dual status technician eligibility with Top Secret clearance and telework eligibility, open through 2026-12-03. Salary range listed as $145,052–$188,573 per year.

Qualifications

• This position requires leading a team of 15+ full-time staff.
• Oversees unit flying operations, both in the air and on the ground.
• Develops long-range training and deployment plans for the unit.
• Acts as a key advisor to coordinate flying operations with ANG and agencies.
• Develops and recommends the operations budget for approval.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise all unit flying operations programs in line with Air Force and ANG regulations.
• Coordinate with higher headquarters and external agencies for training and deployment.
• Direct oversight of training, scheduling, and flight management activities.
• Provide guidance on airspace management, airfield operations, and related missions.
• Serve as primary Operations adviser to ensure mission readiness and budget alignment.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an Air Operations Officer (Pilot), 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 $145052 – $188573/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.