HELICOPTER PILOT (AH-64)

Army National Guard Units; Eastover (SC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in South Carolina is hiring a HELICOPTER PILOT (AH-64) in a Title 32 Excepted position as part of the SC AASF, the South Carolina Army National Guard. The job involves piloting rotary wing aircraft to support regional missions, providing ground and flight instruction, and contributing to aviation programs.

Applicants must have FAA certifications or military aviation certifications; Officers must pursue undergrad degrees and may hold graduate credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; undergraduate degree optimum.
• FAA certifications from civilian programs or military aviation schools.
• For Army National Guard officers: pursuing an undergrad degree with 90 validated credits; Captains and above require a degree; graduate degrees are optimum.

Responsibilities

• Pilot rotary wing aircraft to support regional missions and functions.
• Provide ground and flight instruction and evaluation in aircraft piloting.
• Perform staff work related to aviation programs, doctrine, and plans.
• Oversee aviation operations and supervise related duties within the unit.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a HELICOPTER PILOT (AH-64), Position Description Number PDD0711000, and is part of the SC AASF, South Carolina Army National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

This position is eligible to be used at an Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility where the requirement is deemed appropriate by the AVCRAD Facility Supervisor or State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO). The purpose of this position is to pilot a variety of rotary wing aircraft in support of the missions and functions of the geographical area.

Positions in this series involve piloting or co-piloting aircraft to carry out various operational programs and functions of the Army and Air National Guard. The work provides ground and flight instruction and evaluation in aircraft piloting. The positions perform staff work concerned with planning, analyzing, or administering agency specific aviation programs, where the work requires primarily the application of pilot knowledge and skills.

The Series encompasses all functions performed by rated pilots to conduct or directly support flying operations and training missions. Inherently included in this Series are supervisory and staff functions such as commanding, inspection, contingency planning, and policy formulation. The career area encompasses utilization fields that directly employ weapons and supporting weapon systems to accomplish the Army National Guard and Air National Guard operational missions.

It encompasses flying operations and non-operational aviation positions concerned with the employment and support of aviation units and elements. This Series directs and coordinates the employment of aviation units in support of land combat operations. It provides expertise at all levels of command to develop doctrines and plans essential to the successful employment and deployment of aviation systems.

Included in this Series are Operations Commanders, Pilots, Combat Systems Officers, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilots, Special Tactics, Combat Rescue, Space, Nuclear and Missile Operations, Maintenance Test Pilots, Cyber Operations, Operations Security, and Operations Support.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-10 through GS-13 Army National Guard Warrant Officer Positions 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.

GS-12 through GS-13 Army National Guard Officer Positions For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate 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.

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 $110871 – $144136/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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