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Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (PILOT/NAVIGATOR)(T32), Position Description Number D0307000 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: 117 OG, BIRMINGHAM, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL M. ADAMS
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(1) Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of about 15 or more full-time subordinates engaged in technical and administrative work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinate Units based on priorities, selective consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Reviews, accepts, amends or rejects work which has been reviewed by subordinate supervisors.
(2) Oversees all unit operations activities, both in the air and on the ground, which based on unit mission and equipment, may include any of the following Air Operation6 program support functional areas: Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Tactics. Scheduling, Plans, Command Post, Intelligence, Life Support, Flying Operations and Flight Management. Unit mission may require additional functional, e.g. Airspace Management, Air Evacuation Operations, Aero-Medical Operations, Aircraft Alert Operations, Airfield Management, Simulator Operations, Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) etc. Monitors work of subordinates and reviews written reports.
(3) Develops long-range training and deployment plans for the unit to meet training goals, higher headquarters Inspection schedules and overseas deployment requirements. Coordinates required planning and resources with other units and higher headquarters to support and implement the training and deployment plan.
(4) Acts as a key advisor on the Commander's staff to coordinate unit flying operations with other ANG flying units and outside agencies, e.g. the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), civilian airport authorities, etc., and with unit maintenance resources and support areas.
(5) Serves as the Operations representative on the Commander's Financial Management Board. Develops and recommends the operations budget ior approval to higher headquarters based on unit requirements and mission. Oversees the approved operations budget and allocates resources to meet training goals to include sufficient expenditure of man-day allocations.
(6) Develops and directs the unit flying hour program in coordination with higher headquarters to meet approved higher headquarters flying hour allocations. Oversees and coordinates the unit Status of Reeources and Training Systems (SORTS) reports with higher headquarters to determine unit mission capability under wartime conditions. Assesses the impact on organizational programs and resource management.
(7) Oversees all unit flight and ground training of assigned/attached flying personnel. Reviews and recommends establishment for formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, directives and memoranda pertaining to training of the unit and its assigned and attached elements.
(8) Monitors the implementation of an effective division safety program for all flying operations and related ground activities. Continually evaluates program results to reduce or eliminate accidents and Incidents. Follows-up on the corrective action taken to eliminate hazards.
(9) Develops division policy for flight management personnel to insure effective and efficient administrative control of all flight documentation and Individual flight records. Oversees the operations computer program in coordination with the base-wide computer program.
(10) Must pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations and meet annual flying requirements as prescribed by applicable regulations and directives. Flying missions are conducted in all weather conditions, which based on unit mission and equipment may include: (a) transporting personnel from point-to-point using fully adequate landing areas, (b) executing evasive maneuvers, close formation flying, low altitude flight at very low speeds, aerial refueling, airdrop of cargo and personnel, overseas flights. transporting heavy loads on short or marginal airfields, and/or escorting and refueling formations in long distance aircraft deployment operations worldwide, (c) flying night operations using night vision goggles (NVG), very low speed flight at very low altitudes over any terrain, single/multi-ship defensive combat maneuvering and transporting cargo and personnel into remote and confining landing zones or, cdl administering introductory flight training to familiarize military students with complex UE aircraft systems and how they function.
(11) Performs other duties as assigned.
c. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Incumbents work under the general policy and administrative direction of the Commander. Derives guidance from regulations and special instructions of the NCB, United States Air Force, and gaining command. Independently plans and performs work and results are reviewed for accomplishment of mission and program objectives.
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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.
• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: LT COL
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: COL
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants 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: 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.
Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
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