Flight Operations Specialist (Title 32)

As a FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) GSconduct preflight pilot briefings in accordance with National Guard regulations and directives; brief pilots on mission aircraft and flight plan; brief and provide 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; be responsible for assuring pilot and crew are qualified in aircraft to be flown and for type of mission to be performed; be responsible for completion of risk analysis projection; determine when flight requires higher level approving authority; sign briefing documents upon completion of mission preflight briefings make recommendations to pilot-in-charge when flights should not be attempted; conduct post mission debriefs; provide flight following services for all local and maintenance test flights; be responsible for direct voice communication with aviators in flight to transmit and receive information ; process extended and local clearances including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations; process clear and transmit flight plans and flight progress messages to appropriate agencies (FSS ACT tower ARTCC); be responsible for initiating search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implementing the crash rescue plan in the event of an aircraft accident; prepare maintain and file records charts graphs and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities; compile and summarize reports for analysis; maintain and account for aircrew training records medical recommendations aeronautical orders physiological training and aviation service data; maintain arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft; schedule and dispatch assigned aircraft and aircrews; serve as the Synthetic Flight Training System (SFTS) coordinator by scheduling and providing necessary administrative support for aviator training; maintain current file of aircraft flying regulations and navigational information; supervise on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel performing equivalent training or accomplishing a split unit training assembly at the facility; perform other duties as assigned.

• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance conduct agency needs public interest and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.

Military Grades: Enlisted (E7 and below)

Minimum Requirements: 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 - Must have at least 18 months 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.

Required Experience:

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