Flight Operations Specialist (T32)

1. Conducts preflight pilot briefings in accordance with National Guard regulations and directives. Briefs pilots on mission aircraft and flight plan. Briefs and provides pilots with information on mission restrictions; on-route navigational facilities and equipment hazards and terrain; weather forecasts; notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and deviations to flight plans when required. Is responsible for assuring pilot and crew are qualified in aircraft to be flown and for type of mission to be performed. Is responsible for completion of risk analysis projection. Determines when flight requires higher level approving authority. As flight approving official signs briefing documents upon completion of mission preflight briefings. Makes recommendations to pilot-in-charge when flights should not be attempted. Conducts post mission debriefs. Provides flight following services for all local and maintenance test flights. Responsible for direct voice communication with aviators in flight to transmit and receive information such as flight plan changes weather advisories NOTAMs other aeronautical information and data affecting safety of flight.

2. Processes extended and local clearances including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations. Processes clears and transmits flight plans and flight progress messages to appropriate agencies (FSS ACT tower ARTCC) which may require use of service B equipment. Responsible for initiating search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implementing the crash rescue plan in the event of an aircraft accident.

3. Prepares maintains and files records charts graphs and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities such as aircraft utilization reports aircrew information reports individual flight records notice to airmen (NOTAM) file and airfield data. Compiles and summarizes reports for analysis through the use of a computer system and peripheral equipment. Maintains and accounts for aircrew training records medical recommendations aeronautical orders physiological training and aviation service data. Maintains arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft. Schedules and dispatches assigned aircraft and aircrews. Serves as the Synthetic Flight Training System (SFTS) coordinator by scheduling and providing necessary administrative support for aviator training.

4. Maintains current file of aircraft flying regulations and navigational information such as radio facility carts instrument approach procedure charts aeronautical charts Airmans Information Manual (AIM) airport directory location identifiers ATC procedures manual and Army Flight Information Publications.

5. Supervises on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel performing equivalent training or accomplishing a split unit training assembly at the facility.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at prior to applying for this position.

MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW3

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience education or training interpreting explaining and/or applying basic rules regulations policies and procedures of a transportation program. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience education or training arranging and interpreting directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel cargo or freight. Experience applying directives and regulations governing transportation of personnel cargo or freight. Experience verifying legal entitlements or official authorizations for travel securing from carriers guides and timetables information regarding schedules fares and availability of space accommodations. Experience planning and organizing the work of others.