SUPERVISORY AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 4 AIR FORCE AF with the military rank of O-6/COL, AFSC: 11M4S. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent.

This experience must have included assignments wherein the applicant was required to have demonstrated ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to operation and training of search/rescue, tanker, transport, fighter, specials operations, bomber, or reconnaissance units; operation of flying training schools; or aircraft performance programs. At least one year of specialized experience must have been of a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to that of the GS-13 in the Federal service.

SUBSTITUTION: - Completion of Air Force pilot training or equivalent training in other US military establishments for heavier-than-air aircraft may be substituted for one year of general experience. - Satisfactory completion of Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, or equivalent in another of the US military establishments, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience. - Each year of service in a Reserve component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would result in progression into the position of Aircraft Operations Officer, and in which the flying requirements specialized by Air Force regulation have been met, may be credited for three months of general or specialized experience.

The substitution, may not be made for periods of Reserve service which occurred concurrently with periods of fulltime experience for which credit is assigned.

01CERTIFICATION

Must hold or qualify for a USAF Pilot rating and be currently qualified in multi-engine or jet engine aircraft, as appropriate, within the past 36 months for non-Federal applicants and within the past 60 months for current Federal employees. MINIMUM INSTRUMENT HOURS REQUIRED: Must hold a valid USAF instrument rating or other equivalent military or civilian rating.

MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Applicants must have logged 1,500 or more total flying time as a Pilot (combat systems officer) (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator, student and other time) or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor and evaluator time). Current Federal employees must be mission qualified on flying status within the past 60 months. Non-Federal employees must have actively flown within the past 36 months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of NAF, Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command, and Air Force Reserve Components policies, procedures, structures, missions, programs and organizational relationships.

Thorough knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating program operations to develop comprehensive plans and reports and to analyze work processes and continually improve them to meet organizational requirements. Knowledge of operations and plans in relation to unit readiness and training. Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as a pilot. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and mentor, motivate, and apprise the staff of an organization appropriately working through subordinate branch chiefs (or similar) and staff members. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make sound decisions regarding program areas, negotiates complex issues, and maintains good order, discipline and working relations. Other Significant Facts Pertaining to this Position are: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies.

The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities.

As a designated key position , the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to mobilization capability (i.e. , formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no relationship to the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507. Must possess a high degree of tact and diplomacy and demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities to successfully direct and manage the command force support program.

Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required by the position. Incumbent must participate in regular, frequent flights, as directed by the supervisor, over and above the flights required by the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. This is a Testing Designated Position (TOP).

The employee is subject to random drug testing. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. This position may require the incumbent to work outside of normal duty hours to accommodate mission requirements as required. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.

The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TOY) away from the normal duty station. Performs other duties as assigned. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer, serves as the Chief of Operations and Planning Directorate at the Numbered Air Force (NAF). The position is responsible for formulating program goals, plans, and procedures for the directorate's mission objectives related to unit readiness.

02DUTIES

DUTY 1: As the Directorate Chief, applies Air Force Reserve operations and planning experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned programs. DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates and oversees work through one subordinate supervisor. DUTY 3: Directs operations and strategic planning readiness programs and analytical studies involving resources that affect NAF missions.

DUTY 4: Represents the Operations and Plans Directorate with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. DUTY 5: As required, flies as an aircrew member. May perform duties as an instructor or examiner as deemed appropriate by the Commander.