Air Operations Specialist

Air Mobility Command; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command is seeking an Air Operations Specialist to plan, analyze, coordinate and execute USTRANSCOM-validated airlift missions. The role emphasizes developing policy, directives, and action plans for airlift operations, with extensive knowledge of aviation systems and international clearance requirements.

Applicants should meet specialized experience requirements per OPM standards, including airlift planning, crew rest, and mission scheduling across global routes.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of airlift operations concepts and directives.
• Ability to analyze and resolve airlift planning issues.
• Knowledge of airfield survey data and enroute supplements.
• Familiarity with diplomatic clearance requirements worldwide.
• Knowledge of aircraft capabilities and loading restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, coordinate and execute US Transportation Command airlift missions.
• Develop CONOPS and executable airlift itineraries.
• Coordinate air refueling if required and ensure mission feasibility.

Skills

Airlift operations knowledge

Policy development

Analytical decision making

Clear communication

Tools

Airlift planning systems

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Operations Specialist responsible for duties associated with planning, analyzing, coordinating and executing US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) validated airlift missions, execution, development of policy and directives and implementation actions for airlift operations.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Operations, Series 2150.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of transportation airlift operations concepts, principles, objectives and applicable directives in order to make independent decisions and recommendations concerning courses of action such as analyzing and resolving airlift planning issues and problems. Thorough knowledge of aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements to ensure that crew duty day is not exceeded and that proper rest between missions is accomplished. Thorough knowledge of the Command-and-Control airlift planning systems and other analysis computer programs in order to maintain current and correct airlift schedules and to create and make changes to airlift schedules. In-depth knowledge of airfield survey data and information from enroute supplements (i.e. runway length, load bearing capacity, types of fuel available, airfield firefighting capability, etc.,), which are necessary for determining the suitability of the intended destination and alternatives for cargo and passenger airlift planning support. Knowledge of diplomatic clearance requirements worldwide so missions planned to overfly or land in countries that acquire clearances are properly cleared. In-depth knowledge of commercial airlines capabilities, to include type aircraft possessed and configurations available to ensure cargo and passenger mission augmentation can be negotiated and scheduled with commercial representatives. In-depth knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration and loading and takeoff weight restrictions to ensure that proper mission scheduling has been accomplished. Broad knowledge of all station and country airfield restrictions to ensure worldwide scheduling will not conflict, and cargo and passenger movement will not be unnecessarily delayed.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge of a wide range of air transportation operations policies, principles, practices, operational concepts, processes, flight following operations, procedures and guidelines, including but not limited to flight operations, Air Force flying instructions, aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS), airfield information and restrictions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structures, controlled and uncontrolled airspace, and worldwide diplomatic clearance requirements. Knowledge of organic and commercially contracted air transportation operations, aircraft performance capabilities, restrictions, limitations, and policies. Ability to conduct air transportation operation studies and detailed analysis of complex air transportation operations functions and processes. Knowledge of various computer programs that pertain to the command and control of transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and through verbal communication to include development of detailed Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for specific missions, as required. Ability to develop executable airlift mission itineraries, to include the coordination of air refueling, if required

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must c