THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD2459000 and is part of the TN ARMY Army National Guard. This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 110. This announcement is a dual bid with Job Announcement 25-062, only one selection will be made.
Military Grades: CW2 through CW4 Preferred qualified applicants have 50+ hours as a Pilot in Command of a UH60M/L/V aircraft and completion of Aviation Maintenance Officer Course. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts; have a minimum of one year on the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main-frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts; have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level; possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates -OR- appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the mainframe military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least two years specialized competencies in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation; experience in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings; experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments; experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance; competent in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks; experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders; knowledge is required in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures; experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.
As a Maintenance Test Pilot, GS-2181-12, you will perform maintenance test flights of rotary wing aircraft to determine that the airframe, power plant and power train, subsystems accessories, and other auxiliary equipment are functioning in accordance with current US Army publications, policies and predetermined requirements in the intended operational environment for the purpose of certifying the airworthiness of the complete aircraft. Monitor quality control function to include weight and balance, time before component removal for overhaul (TBO), regulations, Safety of Flight (SOF), Maintenance Information Messages (MIMS), Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAMS)and DA 2408 series forms for compliance. Perform ferry flights of aircraft to support installation maintenance activities or for transfer/turn-in purposes. Perform other duties as assigned.