Aircraft Flight Instructor (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Army National Guard Units

Sandston (VA)

On-site

USD 134,000 - 174,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Virginia seeks an Aircraft Flight Instructor (Title 32) to design and deliver flight training for pilots and instructor pilots. You will adapt material to student needs, conduct instrument and tactical training, and evaluate proficiency under the Aircrew Training Manual.

Responsibilities include conducting in-flight and classroom instruction, emergency procedures, and mission readiness assessments in various weather and night conditions, with FAA or military

Qualifications

Must have FAA certifications or equivalent military aviation education.
Education claims must be supported with transcripts or documentation.
Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements flight training and instruction for pilots and instructors.
Adjusts course material to meet individual student needs.
Trains and evaluates pilots in instrument flight techniques and advanced operations.
Conducts training flights and classroom instruction under ATM guidelines.
Provides instruction in emergency procedures and mission readiness.

Skills

Flight instruction

Pilot training

Aircraft operation

Instructing pilots

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree recommended

Job description

Aircraft Flight Instructor (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Aircraft Flight Instructor (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D0610000 and is part of the VA AASF, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Flight Instructor (Title 32), GS-2181-13, you will perform the following duties: Plans and implements flight training and instruction for rated pilots and instructor pilots in accordance with the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). Adjusts course material to meet individual needs.

For a substantial portion of the time (at least 20%), performs one or more of the following: a) trains, instructs and evaluates pilots in operating aircraft using advanced instrument flight techniques; b) instructs pilots in methods of instruction and evaluates instructor pilots proficiency to engage in flight instruction; cl instructs pilots in operating advanced attack helicopters or heavy multi-engine advanced transport helicopters.

Conducts training flights involving operating an aircraft through reference to instruments and use of automatic direction finding equipment such as Omni directional radials, ground control approach and instrument landing systems on and off Federal airways.

Conducts refresher, mission and continuation combat training in advanced attack helicopters involving aggressor and defensive maneuvers and aerial gunnery practice with heavy ordinance and/or trains and instructs pilots in the operation of heavy multi-engine transport helicopters to transport equipment and personnel in combat situations. Trains pilots in the full range of aircraft maneuvers required in combat situations.

Provides instruction in emergency procedures such as loss of propulsion, directional control or related systems. Performs flights in all weather/environmental conditions, day and night, and using night vision devices. Prepares and presents related classroom instruction. Recommends whether pilots remain in flight status. Conducts refresher, mission and continuation training in light fixed wing or utility and observer helicopters.

Trains pilots in basic and advanced techniques required to support the Pilot's unit mission. Conducts training flights involving a substantial degree of hazard such as training helicopter pilots in advanced flight techniques required in combat situations, tactical flying at night in all weather conditions and with the use of night vision devices, flight maneuvers which take advantage of the terrain, low level flight, short field takeoffs and landings, flying in formation.

evasive maneuvers and emergency procedures involving engine failures and malfunctions of hydraulic and electrical systems over hazardous terrain. Performs routine operational flight assignments. Transports passengers including dignitaries to and from a variety of different points. As required. performs maintenance test flights of aircraft following repair of maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an under- graduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program. For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $133660 – $173760/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

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