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Air 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.
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Air Reserve Technician (ART) officer to serve as the senior ART/Commander and as such, be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling the fulltime activities and operations of the wing.

• Manages the activities of all subordinate organizations.
• Directs and controls the full-time activities, functions, and operations of the assigned wing and detached units.
• Represents the Air Force Reserve and wing when interacting with a variety of organizations.
• Participates in public affairs campaigns, media and community relations programs, disseminates information pertaining to the facility's mission and programs.
• Flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required; Disclosure of Political Appointments; Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join; This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be a rated aircraft commander/instructor/evaluator aircrew member (pilot or navigator) on flying status in unit to which attached. Must be highly knowledgeable in the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit aircraft.
• Incumbent must participate on flights as an aircrew member.
• The incumbent is subject to the normal pressures, deadlines, and other conditions inherent in this position and others found in the aircrew occupation. May be exposed to gravity forces of three to seven depending upon aircraft to which assigned.
• This is an Air Reserve Technician officer position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. (CONT'D...)
• The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• In order to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY).
• 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.
• Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SIOP clearance based on position security access requirement.
• 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 can't perform the duties of this position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position.
• Gaining unit will pay PCS.

Qualifications
THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 442 FIGHTER WG with the military rank of O-6/COL, AFSC: 091W0. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14 level or equivalent. Typically, this work includes three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that would normally qualify for progression to the position of Wing Commander or its equivalent
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Certification and Ratings:
Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Command Pilot or USAF Command Navigator or USAF Master Combat Systems Officer (CSO) or Command RPA Pilot or Master Air Battle Manager rating or 15 years of total rated service and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Minimum Flight Hour Requirements:
I have the knowledge and skills required for the work and meet the minimum flight hour requirements, including: Minimum of 2,500 Total Military Flight Time and Previous instructor qualification is required in any MDS and have actively within the past 8 years. NOTE: You must submit proof of (Flying History Report or ATAFR Form 209, Supplemental Statement of Aeronautical Qualification for Air Reserve Technician) and Flight hours.
SUBSTITUTION:
- Completion of Air Force pilot or navigator training or equivalent training in other US military establishments for heavier-than-air aircraft may be substituted for one year of general experience.
- Satisfactory completion of Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, or equivalent in another of the US military establishments, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.
- Each year of service in a Reserve component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would result in progression into the position of Wing Commander, and in which the flying requirements specialized by Air Force regulation have been met, may be credited for three months of general or specialized experience. The substitution, may not be made for periods of Reserve service which occurred concurrently with periods of fulltime experience for which credit is assigned
CERTIFICATION: Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Command Pilot or USAF Command Navigator or USAF Master Combat Systems Officer (CSO) or Command RPA Pilot or Master Air Battle Manager rating or 15 years of total rated service and hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order.
MINIMUM INSTRUMENT HOURS REQUIRED: Must hold a valid USAF instrument rating or other equivalent military or civilian rating.
MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Applicants must have logged a minimum of 2,500 Total Military Flight Time and previous instructor qualification is required in any MDS and have actively flown within the past 8 years.
Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS- 14 grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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 planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling activities, operations, and resources of a flying organization; and mentoring, motivating, and appraising a staff through subordinate supervisors.
2. Knowledge of the operations of a wing, various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs and Air Force, and their relationships in overall management and execution of military operations, evaluations, and missions.
3. Knowledge of public relations and human relations as applicable to managing an organization.
4. Knowledge of rated aviator expertise and skill in its application, as either a pilot or navigator.
5. Knowledge of tactical and strategic warfare, and wartime readiness posture; Skill in exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing various individuals when accomplishing duties.
6. Skill in effective oral and written communication and public speaking to manage the operations of the assigned wing, communicate issues to subordinates, other officials, and the public, and to advocate the Air Force Reserve.
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.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
Additional information
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 well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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