Helicopter Pilot (t32)

Army National Guard Units; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard seeks a Helicopter Pilot (T32) for the AL AASF 1 unit. The role requires dual-status technician eligibility and FAA pilot certificates or equivalent military credentials.

Candidates should demonstrate mission planning, weather interpretation, and crew briefing skills, with prior experience in flight prep and aircraft loading. Responsibilities include conducting safe flight operations, ensuring preflight checks, and coordinating with ground and air teams to support missions

Qualifications

• Mandatory: FAA pilot certificates or equivalent military certifications.
• Proven experience with mission planning, weather analysis, and crew briefings.
• Experience in flight operations, inspections, and SAR/recon tasks is preferred.

Skills

Flight planning

Mission briefing

Weather analysis

Preflight inspections

Aircraft loading

In-flight operations

Crew training

Education

FAA pilot certificates / military certifications

Tools

Military aircraft operations

Flight planning software

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (T32), Position Description Number D2930000 and is part of the AL AASF 1, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AASF 1, HOPE HULL, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC Z. BURTON

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: WO1 MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW4 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to qualify for entry-level appointments to GS-2181-10 or GS-2181-11 Army National Guard Dual Status Warrant Officer positions. Qualification competencies are determined by three factors: The aircraft operated; the nature and purpose of assignments; and, the degree of hazard. For Army National Guard positions, must have working experiences in civilian aviation programs; or, military service aviation programs (active duty or reserve components); or, in the Army National Guard Aviation Support facility; or, in Air National Guard Wing/ Operations Group. To qualify, the applicant must have competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. Must have competence to review and analyze mission tasks, intelligence, and weather information. Experienced in supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings. Experiences include aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. Experienced in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, and/or reconnaissance. Skilled to conduct training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. Experiences may include developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. Experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures. Experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.