FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number PDD2303000 and PDD2306000and is part of the WY 153d Operations Support Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard.

This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform aircrew duties as an instructor flight engineer for the C-130 aircraft; to administer, schedule and conduct flight and ground training for flight engineers; and to perform staff support duties.

(1) Develops and provides technical flight engineer upgrade and proficiency training and instruction to aircrew members.

(2) Leads or participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes.

(3) Performs pre- and post -flight inspections. Performs preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness; inspects and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the applicable flight manual.

(4) Performs flight engineering duties. Operates and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual.

(5) Serves as a flight examiner as required and performs staff duties.

** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Open to current active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard members.

Must submit vMPF Rip, DVR, or CDB with resume

Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.

To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard, contact for assistance.

May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.

Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.

PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS & NOTES:

Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).

Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.

Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact for assistance.

Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).

Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 709(f).

1. Required to travel in military and /or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

2. Must maintain instructor qualification and remain proficient in the principles of instruction.

3. Must attain/maintain mission ready status for the crew qualification level in the assigned aircraft.

4. Exposed to hazards associated with aircraft flights including but not limited to: gravity forces, working in strained or cramped positions as well as exposure to inclement weather during ground ops, climbing, kneeling, and bending.

5. May perform maintenance or act as crew chief in the accomplishment of maintenance when away from home station.

6. Required to maintain proficiency and currency in the use of small arms. May be required to carry and use a concealed weapon while

performing aircrew duties.

7. Required to complete an annual flight physical and maintain currency of the required immunizations.

8. Require a clearance based on security access requirement.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

The consideration of qualified eligible candidates will be as follows:

Area 1: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ANG employees assigned to 153 OSS.

Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.

Area 6: Current military service members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

TECHNICIAN INFO

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Tenure: Group 1 or 2

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

FLSA: Exempt

Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Technician Position #: 0857050

Selecting Official: CMSgt Bryan Beyer

MILITARY GRADE

Min: E4/SrA

Max: E8/SMSgt

Enlisted applicant's military grade cannot exceed the maximum military grade authorized. Over-grade applicants must provide a written demotion statement of understanding with application, willingness to be administratively reduced in grade (state specific grade) if selected for this position. A Demotion Statement of Understanding is located at: ;br>
Applicants' under or that over-grade, without a written demotion statement of understanding, will not be considered for this vacancy. Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must possess experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience with electrical, communication, navigation, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems applying to aircraft and related systems; flight theory; minor in-flight maintenance; personal equipment and oxygen use; aircraft emergency procedures; and using and interpreting diagrams, schematics, aircraft performance charts, loading charts, technical publications and flight manuals.

GS-9 Qualification Entry Requirements: Must meet AFSC 1A1X2L, Mobile Force Aviation ASVAB requirements as listed below.

GS-10 Qualification Requirements: Must be certified as a Flight Engineer (Instructor) and include completion certificate with application.

NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:

Must possess AFSC 1A132L, Mobility Force Aviator or higher.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

Must possess a valid state's driver's license.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (;br>
The Wyoming Military Department's (WYMD) 335, Personnel - General Merit Placement & Promotion Plan, is undergoing revision.

Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

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Benefits

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