HELICOPTER PILOT

Army National Guard Units; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 112,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units seeks a Helicopter Pilot (GS-2181-12) to operate multiple helicopter platforms and participate in aviation programs. The role requires FAA certifications or equivalent military aviation credentials, along with a high school diploma or GED and a relevant degree where possible.

As part of PA Army Aviation Support Facility 2, you will be involved in flight operations, maintenance checks, and board activities related to aviation safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.

Responsibilities

• Pilot a variety of helicopters: AH-64, CH-47, UH-60 series, LUH-72 series and others when assigned.
• Perform maintenance operation checks (MOCs) and test flights to ensure airworthiness after extensive disassembly.
• Serve on aviation-related boards for accident investigations, flight evaluation and standardization.

Skills

Helicopter piloting

Aviation operations

Flight safety

FAA certifications

Maintenance checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree preferred

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT, Position Description Number D2929000 and is part of the PA Army Aviation Support Facility 2, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. Dual Announced with Announcement #26-274B

Key Responsibilities

As a Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-12, you will pilot a variety of on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned. Perform maintenance operation checks (MOCs) and general test flights of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair or replacement of components or aircraft systems.

Serve as a member of a board pertaining to aviation accidents, flight evaluation, collateral investigations, standardization, and federal recognition. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university 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 Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112401 – $146124/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.