Airplane Flight Instructor FORT WORTH, TX

Job Title:AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Department:Department of the Air Force

Agency:Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Job Announcement Number:AOCMP-216315-FTWORTH

$94,108.00 to $122,340.00 / Per YearSunday, September 14, 2014 to Friday, September 19, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Worth, TX
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at the 301 OPERATIONS SUPPORT FT, FT WORTH JRB, TX with the military rank of  Major (O4), AFSC: 11F37, Aircraft Type: F-16.   For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

Applicant must be commissioned or commissionable as an ART Officer in the Air Force Reserve.  Air Reserve Technicians are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.  In addition, Air Reserve Technicians are required to maintain their active membership in the Air Force Reserve unit where assigned.  As members of Reserve units, Air Reserve Technicians receive on average one weekend of military training per month.  In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.  Air Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.   

WHO MAY APPLY:  Click here for more information.  You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.  **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**

DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) 

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

  Occasional TravelOccasional travel by commercial and military air may be required for TDY.YesPCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol 2 and applicable AF RegsU.S. Citizenship RequiredPCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force RegulationsMust sign a mobility agreementThis posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramAir Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed.  In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade.  Appointee’s civilian assignments will consist of the following duties:

·         Conducts training for the upgrade of unqualified active duty and/or Reserve aircrew members and proficiency training for qualified Active Duty, Reservists and ART personnel.

·         Analyzes and interprets unit training objectives, developing training program and training other instructors such that the highest level of combat mission-ready proficiency of assigned crewmembers is maintained.

·         As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft in support of the unit mission.

·         Represents the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees.

EXPERIENCE: 

No specific length of experience required.  The qualifications of Airplane/Helicopter Pilots or Airplane/Helicopter Flight Instructors in an Air Force active duty and Reserve force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training and number of flying hours rather than years of experience. 

GS-13:  Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary, secondary, instructor, and evaluator time) or Instructor Pilot time.  Must be instructor qualified in unit aircraft. 

(Note:  For position requiring the piloting of fighter jet aircraft (e.g., F-16, A-10, F-15, F-22), each hours as First Pilot and/or Instructor Pilot in a fighter jet aircraft may be counted as two hours of flying time when determining total hours of pilot time or primary and/or instructor pilot time.  Training aircraft (T-37/T-38) should be considered when giving double credit but only for those hours in which candidates logged either instructor/evaluator pilot or primary pilot time.  Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calcuating total time.)

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: 

1. Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise as a pilot.

2. Knowledge of and ability to formulate plans and courses pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities.

3. Knowledge ofthe capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft.

4. Knowledge of flying operations and the unit mission.

5.  Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

6.  Ability to resolve complex issues and maintain good working relations.

7.  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. This is a key management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence policies of the assigned units. Must be highly knowledgeable in the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft. Must have experience in formulating plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit flying training activities. Must have a broad knowledge of flying operations and the missions of subordinate units.

2. Aircrew and management duties include stress (both mental and physical), exposures to extreme hot and cold temperatures, gravity forces of three in non-fighters and seven in fighters, and short notification for accomplishment of immediate action items directed by unit supervisors/higher headquarters that must be completed before the duty day ends.

3. Must be an instructor qualified, Basic Mission Capable rated aircrew member on flying status in unit to which assigned. Must participate in regular and frequent flights as required by the commander, over and above the flying necessitated by the position. May be assigned additional duty flight examiner responsibilities as determined by the supervisor. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required of the position.

4. This position is designated as a mobility position. The incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC.

5.  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.

6.  This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.

7.  This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position.  The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.  The incumbent’s regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.  Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA).

We will review your application. Your resume must reflect the experience you identified on the questionnaire.  HR Specialists use your responses to the questionnaire, along with your resume and supporting documentation, to determine if you meet regulatory appointment authority and qualifications as listed in this vacancy announcement.  If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.

The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program.  In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview of benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, September 19, 2014

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page.  This Vacancy ID is 1213433.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire 
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire.  Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.

PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire.  Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.  This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.  Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date.  You may verify your documents have been process by clicking here.  Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.  Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement. 

·        Online Application (Questionnaire)

·        Resume - If you submit a resume with inappropriate material e.g. photos, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.

·        ATAFR 209 - You MUST include ATAFR 209, Supplemental Statement for Aeronautical Qualification for Air Reserve Technician, to provide total flying hours and dates (http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs/index.asp) OR an official Flying History Report

          ·        DD214 or “Certification” of service (Document must reflect character of service)

·        SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, if applicable

·        Veteran Administration Letter of Disability Rating, if applicable

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:  The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires the active duty service member to furnish a “certification” of active service.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the “certification” is signed.  Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative veterans preference to those active duty service members who submit a certification along with their job application materials.  The “certification” must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable).  Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.  Active duty members that fail to provide a valid “certification” of service with their initial application will be found “not eligible”.  Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications.  A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be located here: 

·        Eligibility Documentation, SF50, Proof of Disability, Certification of Job Readiness, etc.

·        Transcripts, if qualifying based on education or positive education series.

If you are faxing any documents, click here for the official cover sheet to print.  The fax number is 478-757-3144

Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.

Applicants have the ability to check the status of their application prior to the closing date of the announcement. Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.  ONLY after the closing of the announcement will a HR Specialist review your application package.  Documents will not be accepted after the closing date of this announcement.

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