About This Role
The Airplane Pilot operates unit aircraft, taking on the duties of an aircraft commander or flight lead, and represents the unit in various forums. This role suits a fully qualified, mission-ready pilot who will continue to develop and refine their skills in aircraft operations and instrument flight.
Responsibilities
- Operate aircraft as a fully qualified, mission-ready pilot in unit type aircraft
- Execute the duties and responsibilities of an aircraft commander (non-fighter) or flight/element lead (fighter)
- Further develop and refine skills and knowledge in aircraft operations, instrument flight, cross-country and overseas flight, and tasks required by the unit's administrative and operational mission
- Represent the unit by participating in discussions, meetings, or serving on panels or committees
- Perform other duties related to flying and accomplishment of the unit's operational and training mission
Requirements
- Air Reserve Technician status: full-time civilian employee who is also a member of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed, assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade
- No specific length of experience required; qualifications are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training and number of flying hours rather than years of experience
- For GS-12: 900 or more total pilot time (accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator, and student time)
- Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise as a pilot
- Knowledge of and ability to formulate plans and courses pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities
- Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of unit-assigned aircraft
- Knowledge of flying operations and the unit mission
- Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force Reserve entities, other MAJCOMs, and the Air Force in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations
- Ability to resolve complex issues and maintain good working relations
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
