Aircraft Pilot, GS-2181-13

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Aviation

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement to fill a current vacancy. The chosen candidate will serve as an Aircraft Pilot supporting the Flight Services Division, within Yuma Test Center, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position is permanent and will be made at the GS-13 grade level.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as test support Pilot-In-Command (PC) in a variety of aircraft (multi-engine, fixed wing or rotary wing) assigned or attached, as necessary. PC duties will be in support of RDT&E projects in all aspects concerned with flight testing of new or modified systems, the airborne accumulation of test data, and range support.

As an Aircraft Pilot, you will:

  • Serve as Coordinator of Aviation Operations/Facilities planning and directing all functions inherent to overall services and operational requirements of the aviation activities.
  • Perform preflight and post flight checks, file flight plans, and brief passengers on emergency procedures and survival equipment/techniques for environmental conditions to be encountered during the flight.
  • Communicate the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to the team and ensures they are integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products, and services.
  • Recommend tests be discontinued if deemed necessary due to aircraft or human factors limitations.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Individual Occupational Requirement:

Aircraft Operation Series 2181 (opm.gov)

*In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must possess the minimum requirements as outlined in the OPM Individual Occupational Requirement for Aircraft Operation Series 2181.

*You must submit supporting documentation for these requirements AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

*This position has a medical requirement. At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement. *You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement.

*Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Skill in Communication/Briefing
  • Skill in Flight Planning
  • Knowledge of Aviation Operations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Your Resume What You Need to Know:

  • Resumes must be limited to 2 pages. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration and you will receive no further consideration.
  • Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in this job announcement.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position based on the evaluation criteria described above.
  • For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e. hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualifications determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • Recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • Recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Make your page margins 0.5 inches.

  • Consider using a 14-point-sized font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time.
  • This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Signing of a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position. Individuals not currently occupying a DoD TDP position must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position.
  • Incumbent must maintain pilot certifications and flight physical requirements in accordance with Army Regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet at the OPM website.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • Remote work is not authorized.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel