Helicopter Flight Instructor Job in Ft. Rucker - 97008610 - ZAROMZFN7EGUK

Job Title:
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Training and Doctrine Command

Job Announcement Number:
SCEG11849767

SALARY RANGE:
$81,823.00 - $106,369.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, February 18, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-2181-13/13

POSITION INFORMATION:
- This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - AL - Ft. Rucker

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

First Cut off Date:03/11/2011

Organization(s):
US Army Training and Doctrine Command US Army Aviation Center of Excellence 110th Aviation Brigade 1/14th Avn Regmt, Fort Rucker, AL


About the Position:

This is an Open-Continuous vacancy announcement. Any subsequent cut-off date(s) will be at management's discretion.

Work is done in a class room, on the flight line and in the aircraft. Applicant can expect to instruct students in the advance aircraft qualification course, IPC/MOI and FS XXI.

This positin is located at Fort Rucker, Alabama, home of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. Fort Rucker is located in the "Wiregrass" area in Southeast Alabama, surrounded by Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville. The geography and climate are ideal for year round military training. Recreation activities are abundant in the immediate and surrounding aeas for family and fun.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.

Reinstatement eligibles.

Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - AL - Ft. Rucker


Instructs and evaluates rated and non-rated aviators in pilot and instructor pilot proficiency in the AH-64D, Longbow, attack helicopter; single rotor, multi-engine, tandem seated, heavy (over 12,500 lbs), rotary wing aircraft and Longbow Crew Trainer to include basic/advanced flight maneuvers, aircraft systems and limitations, instruments flight procedures and terrain flight including nap of the earth flight techniques. Conducts classroom training and operates the multi-engine, tandem seated AH-64D attack helicopter while instructing or evaluating the copilot/gunners station integrating the Target Acquisition Designation System, Fire Control Radar, Radio Frequency Interferometer, permission switchology, weapon switchology, weaponry, laser operations, fire delivery, aerial gunnery techniques, tactical digital communications and navigation. Briefs/debriefs students concerning performance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: APPLICANT'S RESUME MUST REFLECT AH-64D LONGBOW QUALIFIED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

FAILURE TO SHOW ON YOUR RESUME HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION MAY RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hours requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position.

Flight hours should be placed on the resume under LICENSE/CERTIFICATE in this format: TOTAL FLIGHT HOURS (1500): PILOT IN COMMAND HOURS (250): NIGHT FLYING (75): FLYING TIME IN LAST 12 MONTHS (100): INSTRUCTOR HOURS (500): HEAVY HELICOPTER HOURS (500):For additional information: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/B/GS2100/2181.HTM ***FLYING TIME LAST 12 MONTHS (100 HOURS); NOTE: : APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT CURRENTLY POSSESS 100 HOURS RECENCY OF EXPERIENCE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS SHOULD APPLY: THE LOCAL USAACE COMMANDER HAS BEEN DELEGATED WAIVER AUTHORITY BY THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND MAY AUTHORIZE A WAIVER OF RECENCY IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS BASED ON OVER FLIGHT EXPERIENCE AND PROFICIENCY.

Applicants must be able to provide advanced flight instruction to rated pilots in the operation of rotary wing aircraft. Instruction includes but is not limited to basic and advanced maneuvers, instrument training, terrain flight, advanced navigation, tactics, and stans-eval check rides.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.

Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).

Other Requirements:
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

A medical examination is required.

Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Other Advantages: BENEFITS: The Department of Army offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance, Competitive salaries, Generous retirement programs, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time, Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules, Paid employment related training and education, Possible student loan repayment, Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable, Bonuses, incentives, and awards.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

License/Certification: See-2181 Guide AT WEB SITE ABOVE

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.