Helicopter Pilot (title 32)

Army National Guard Units; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Illinois seeks a Helicopter Pilot (Title 32) to operate UH-60V aircraft and lead mission planning and execution. You will brief crews, file flight plans, and ensure safe, compliant flight operations in a National Guard context.

The role requires FAA certifications or equivalent military aviation training, plus detailed knowledge of flight theory, weather, and operational procedures. This is a full‑time Title 32 position with national guard duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess FAA certifications from accredited civilian aviation programs or military aviation schools.
• Experience in operating UH-60V, mission planning and mission preparation.
• Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology and flying directives.

Responsibilities

• Operate UH-60V helicopters and conduct flight missions per tasking.
• Review and analyze mission data, weather, and intelligence information.
• File flight plans, conduct crew briefings, and supervise preflight inspections.
• Develop plans and policies, monitor operations, and advise commanders.

Skills

UH-60V operations

mission planning

weather interpretation

flight planning

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2929000 and is part of the IL AASF 1, National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

The area of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. Military Grades: OFFICER ONLY - may not exceed rank of MAJ.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT:

MUST possess Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools. MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATION.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS-12 Level

• GS-12 Level - MUST possess at least one-year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
• Must have at least two years specialized competencies in operating UH-60V, mission planning, and mission preparation.
• Experience in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information.
• Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
• Experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance.
• Competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
• Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Knowledge in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
• Experience 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.

GS-11 Level

• GS-11 Level - MUST possess at least one-year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
• Must have competencies in operating UH-60V, mission planning, and mission preparation.
• Competence to review and analyze mission tasks, intelligence, and weather information.
• Experience in supervising and/or filing of flight plans and conducting crew briefings.
• Experience includes aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments.
• Experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, and/or reconnaissance.
• Skill to conduct training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks.
• Experience may include developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Experience in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
• Experience 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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.