Helicopter Flight Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Number D0606000 and is part of the ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY 2, National Guard.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
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Duties
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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 54 Tarbe medium-lift helicopter, CH 47 Chinook medium-lift transport helicopter, and/or UH 60A 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.
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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.
• 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.
• 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 36 months experience as a Flight Engineer. Flight Instructor qualification preferred or must be able to attend Flight Instructor Course within one year of appointment. Must have experience serving as instructor/flight examiner providing instruction, evaluation, and examination on ground and operational training flights to develop and upgrade skills of aircrew members applying knowledge of the full range of aircrew duties and responsibilities, methods of instruction, and requirements of the program. Experience ensuring prescribed programs of instruction for aircrew training is adequately covered in terms of course content, coverage, and scope of material presented and adapt instruction to proficiency level of individuals being rated. Experience with assessing newly assigned individuals' level of experience and training through review of training records and/or proficiency flight evaluation to determine proficiency and skill status; plan and conduct aircrew training program; prepare formal course outlines; schedule and conduct initial, refresher, and continuing training. Experience with providing training on in-flight planning and coordination responsibilities, operating principles and characteristics of major aircraft systems, aircraft parameters, operational/mission requirements, equipment systems operation/and troubleshooting, proper and correct methods of performing aircrew duties, e.g., use of aircraft performance charts, computation and aircraft weight and balance, techniques of aircraft internal loading, forms and records completion, arm and hand signals, ground handling of aircraft, use of ground equipment, techniques of normal and rapid (hot) refueling, armament rearming, passenger briefing, sling(external) loads, hoist operations, observer duties, and emergency procedures. Must have experience with performing duties of Flight Engineer which includes utilizing a knowledge of major aircraft systems associated with heavy multiengine aircraft, the interrelationships among these systems, and capabilities of the aircraft. Experience with assisting pilots in preflight planning, monitoring adherence to flight plan, and operating aircraft engines and a wide variety of aircraft control systems, e.g., engine, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, fire suppression, environmental, pressurization throughout the flight. Experience with inspecting condition and readiness of aircraft, accompanies pilots on preflight/in-flight inspections and aircraft test flights, and perform operational checks to monitor aircraft control devices and indicators. Experience with determining and monitoring factors and data affecting performance of aircraft, such as temperature, altitude, humidity, field conditions, configuration and weight of aircraft, on aircraft takeoff, flight and landing, and keeps pilot informed; computes fuel and cargo load, and weights and balance factors; prepare for combination loads determining placement of cargo and passengers within weight and balance limitations. Must have experience with prior to takeoff, insuring cargo is properly secured, and proper publications and emergency equipment are aboard as required such as recovery hardware, slings, litters, etc. Experience in assisting in familiarizing crew members with operating procedures by briefing on mission equipment and use of life support equipment and safety emergency procedures. Experience with reporting operational progress to pilot; updates and records in-flight performance data, observes warning indicators for system failure or malfunction performing aircraft systems operational checks and troubleshooting systems. Must have experience in providing direction to pilot during ground maneuvers, direct off-loading of cargo. Experience in maintaining records of operational equipment indicating flights, repairs, maintenance, and inspections; coordinates with maintenance personnel on activities on discrepancies requiring action.
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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