AIRPLANE PILOT

Air National Guard Units

Belle Chasse (LA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 171,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Louisiana seeks an experienced pilot for national guard flying duties. The role involves piloting large multi-engine aircraft on domestic/international airlift missions with instrument flight procedures and aircraft-system management.

Responsibilities include flight preparation, safe operation, coordination with FAA and ground teams, and post-flight documentation. A BA/BS degree is required; graduate education is advantageous.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree is mandatory.
FAA or military aviation certifications required.
Open to Louisiana National Guard members, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Pilots advanced, heavy, multi-engine aircraft on non-tactical airlift missions using precision instrument flight techniques.
Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems and procedures under normal and emergency conditions.
Prepare for flight by compiling weather, routing, fuel, and flight plan information.
Operate aircraft safely, adhere to procedures, and coordinate with ground units and FAA.
Execute post-flight duties, logs, reports, and coordinate with maintenance personnel.

Skills

Piloting heavy aircraft

Flight safety

Instrument flight techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (optimum)

Tools

FAA certifications

Military aviation programs

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located at unit level in the Air Operations program at selected Airlift Support Detachment 1, Headquarters flying units in the Air National Guard (ANG). DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Officer members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Pilots advanced, heavy, multi-engine military airplane on non-tactical airlift assigned mission using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. Flies well within flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions to transport personnel from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Maintains mission qualifications in the LTE airplane. 2.
Prepare for flight to include: securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time and, if required, files the airplane flight plan; checks or verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including such aspects as loading and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks.
3. Operates the airplane with the utmost safety to include: adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual; communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities; monitoring performance of the airplane and progress of the flight; and takes corrective action, including the use of emergency procedures as required. 4.
Accomplishes post-flight activities to include: maintaining airplane logs and forms; writing flight reports; coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducts post-flight checks. 5. Serves as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit.
The SOF has the authority to cancel flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and direct emergency actions involving UE airplanes. 6. Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas: a.
Training and Scheduling: Designs and coordinates comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical aircrew training. Adopts and implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training. Establishes training goals and objectives for instrument flight and general operation of the UE airplane. Tailors training program to individual needs in order to provide uninterrupted progress.
Analyzes post-mission debriefing and critiques to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Plans, develops and implements the unit flying schedule using inputs from within the Air Operations Division. Coordinates the operational requirements with the Aircraft Maintenance Division, the FAA and other outside agencies. b. Plans: Develops unit deliberate planning for implementation of wartime, base and national tasking.
Maintains detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/employment, and redeployment of the unit. Coordinates with the gaining command, NGB and appropriate theater headquarters.
c. Safety: Plans, organizes and administers unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG and OSHA directives, and applicable technical publications.
Reviews and analyzes directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine requirements for safety programs. Inspects facilities and flying operations and coordinates with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs. Investigates accidents/incidents, determines human causes, and recommends corrective action.
Coordinates with all supervisors and staff personnel concerning safety standards within individual functional areas. d. Inspector General: Serves as the Wing Commander's principal advisor and provides technical expert to wing personnel on the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) programs and the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS).
Plans, directs and manages the activities of the Inspector General office, directing the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and overseeing the wing's self-assessment, exercise and inspection programs. Ensures programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet the needs of the organization. Identifies areas of non-compliance and confirms deficiency resolution.
8. Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position. Education: Must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university it is mandatory. 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.

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 $131841 – $171396/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

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