Mid Level Flight Simulator Instructor Jobs in Idaho

Duties 1. Training Instruction: Administers and evaluates flight training in UAS organizations. Is the state subject matter expert on UAS, training programs and doctrine. responsible for increasing training realism by simulating or emulating red, blue, and green forces and equipment, environments, and conditions, and/or stimulating digital command and control systems to improve and/or sustain Unmanned Aircraft Crewmember (UAC) readiness and collective training requirements. Instructs Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required ground school aeronautical knowledge to include aircraft system, aerodynamics, weather, navigation, radio communications, and flight planning. Instructs basic aviation maintenance fundamentals, basic electronics training, and electronic and mechanical maintenance of documentation in accordance with current Army Maintenance Regulations and standards as applicable to UAS. Instructs UAS Emplace/Displacement, ground/flight operations and other aviation related classroom instructions to including Aviation Mission Survivability, Aviation Gunnery, Air Reconnaissance, Scout Operations. (30%) 2. Standardization: Applies technical expertise of aviation standardization requirements to write and comment on operational concepts to prepare Flight Training Guides (FTG) and Programs of Instruction (POI), Aircrew Training Manuals (ATMs), Field Manuals (FMs) and other training publications. Assist and advises co-workers concerning UAS operations and training requirements. Implements accident and mishap prevention techniques and procedures for aviation and ground operations of UAS. Initiates, directs, and monitors a coordinated program for accident and mishap prevention, investigation, and data analysis for UAS activities. Advises the commander on all levels of UAS standardization within the command; assists the commander to develop, implement, evaluate, and manage the unit's Air Crew Training Program. (25%) 3. Operations: Interacts with the Mission Briefing Officer (MBO) to identify, assess, and mitigate risk for the specific mission, responsible for ensuring key mission elements are evaluated, briefed, and understood by all crewmembers. Final Mission Approval Authority for Low risk missions. Serves as Mission Coordinator for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight, training operations and as a Training Instructor responsible for instructing military personnel on procedures for operating UAS through instrument control. Responsible for Spectrum Management Operations (SMO) by coordinating with Spectrum Managers to allocate correct frequencies for UAS. Prepares risk assessments, and prepares and conducts mission briefings and debriefings. Ensures the correct and safe conduct of ground and flight operations through constant monitoring. (25%) 4. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Reviews selection of candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions and selects subordinate supervisors taking into consideration skills and qualifications, and mission requirements. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Manages performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates actions to correct performance or conduct problems. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Approves leave for subordinates and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ensures that subordinate supervisors have effective interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to supervise in a workplace with diverse employees. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.. * 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 trial period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a 15W, 15E, or 15X MOS. Qualifications Military Grades: E1 - E7 Compatible Military Assignments: 15W, 15E, 15X or ability to obtain. THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received verbatim of the position description will not be considered. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions. Must have experience, education, or training in following directives and regulations. Experience interpreting and applying published directives or regulations. Experience communicating with others. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Experience that demonstrates a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled. Specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience, education, or training routine and non-routine preflight, in-flight, post-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions. Receives, interprets, extracts, and disseminates relevant data for mission planning or execution. Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. Education There are no additional educational requirements 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 ( ). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. MORE THAN ONE SELECTION MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IF ADDITIONAL IDENTICAL VACANCIES IN THE SAME TITLE, SERIES, GRADE AND UNIT OCCUR.