Contract Helicopter Flight Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties As a Flight Engineer (Instructor), GS-2185-10, you will instruct and perform flight crew work supporting heavy multi engine aircraft, and to provide assistance to the pilot in the overall operation of the aircraft. Primary aircraft include CH 47 Chinook medium-lift transport helicopter, and/or UH 60A/L/M Black Hawk transport helicopter. The aircrafts missions include combat service support airlift for movement of heavy supplies, vehicles, aircraft and equipment, troop air assaults, extractions and resupply of troops, and aeromedical evacuations, search and rescue, ice break, mine sweep, and air support of national disasters and state contingencies. Requirements 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 state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. * 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. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. * For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. Qualifications Military Grades: Enlisted GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience which has provided the applicant with a knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have at least 12 months of experience as a Flight Engineer or Non-Rated Crew Member (NRCM) on cargo or utility aircraft. Flight Instructor qualification is preferred; otherwise, the candidate must be able to attend and successfully complete an approved Flight Instructor Course within one year of appointment. Must have experience performing standard aircrew duties, operating and troubleshooting essential aircraft systems in coordination with the pilot, performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections, computing weight and balance, and executing specialized mission operations such as sling (external) loads or hoist operations. Experience must include assisting in the training, familiarization, and instruction of crew members on aircraft systems, safety procedures, and flight operations. Candidates with prior experience serving as a formal flight instructor or examiner-including planning aircrew training programs, assessing training records, and administering flight evaluations-are highly preferred. Must have experience maintaining operational flight records and coordinating maintenance discrepancies with maintenance personnel. Education Education requirements - Not applicable for this position Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). This position is an indefinite appointment that may be made permanent later without competition. Employees hired under indefinite appointments may not exceed 5 years (consecutive) time with the agency. The applicant selected may be released at any time subject to a 30-day notice and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. If a permanent employee accepts this indefinite position, their tenure will change from permanent to indefinite.