Helicopter Flight Instructor

SummaryAbout the Position: This position is with the Army Reserve Aviation Command (ARAC), Aviation Support Facility (ASF) Conroe West, located in Conroe, Texas.ResponsibilitiesHelicopter Flight Instructor on Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series).Instructs and evaluates rated Army instructors, evaluators, and aviators in advanced operating procedures.Trains and/or evaluates designated unit personnel in the methods, techniques and procedures of unit level flight instruction.Establishes and maintains a flight program for rated aviators assigned for training.Assist ASF supervisor in all phases of operationRequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes work that involves piloting or copiloting rotary wing aircraft, ground and flight instruction, in flight evaluation, and flight testing of developmental and modified rotary wing aircraft and components. Experience performing staff work concerned with planning, analyzing, or administering agency aviation programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Basic Requirement for Helicopter Flight Instructor:Possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates, and/or military rating, (Please include certifications in your application packet); meeting the applicable flight hour requirements; and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position. (Flight hours MUST be in the body of the resume). Flight hour requirements:Total flight time 1500 hours;Pilot in Command 250 hours;Night flying 75 hours;Last 12 months 100 hours (for current employees up to one-half of the flight hours in the last 12 months may be waived);Instrument 75 hours;Instructor 500 hours. Please review the OPM qualification standard for specific flight requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/aircraft-operation-series-2181/ Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Education / Training Program AdministrationManagement ToolsProgram ManagementTeaching OthersEducationAdditional InformationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Initial cut-off date is 31 March 2020, and other cut-off dates as needed, with closing of the register on 30 September 2020. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 64 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.