HELICOPTER PILOT

Army National Guard Units; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking a Helicopter Pilot (GS-2181-11) to co-pilot rotary wing aircraft in support of geographical area missions. The role offers growth toward the full performance level GS-2181-12 through flying hours and experience.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and FAA civilian or military aviation certifications. Applications close 2026-11-05 and a Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.
• Must have FAA certifications from civilian programs or aviation certifications from military aviation schools.

Responsibilities

• As a Helicopter Pilot, you will co-pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in support of missions and gain flying hours to reach the full performance level of Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-12.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree (preferred)

FAA civilian certifications or military aviation certifications

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 D2930000 and is part of the ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY 3, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Key Responsibilities

As a Helicopter Pilot, GS-2181-11, you will co-pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area while gaining the required flying hours and experience to reach the full performance level of Helicopter Pilot, D2930000, GS-2181-12.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum. AND 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 official transcripts as 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 $92503 – $120260/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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