Helicopter Pilot (Research)

Summary

About the Position: Fort Novosel is the Home of Army Aviation and is located in the southeast Alabama area known as the Wiregrass; much of the main post is in Dale County, an area with many lakes and streams, and the Gulf of Mexico, offering some of the best beaches in the world, is within driving distance. The US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) is a tenant activity of the US Army Garrison, Fort Novosel and includes the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE).

Duties

Inputting aircraft member’s flight time into the Centralized Automated Flight Record System.Perform flight operation in order to maintain records and files, accessing and updating records to include generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly flying hour reports.Advise on utilization of aircraft and simulator compatibility.Coordinate with investigators of other government research facilities and provide assistance in determining flight profile requirements, and equipment necessary to facilitate data collection.Utilize knowledge of regulations to govern air movement, aircraft modifications/operations, and pilot responsibilities.Work requires extensive knowledge and skillful application of Aviation experience, aviation operations, risk mitigation and practices that apply to safety, risk reduction, and improved performance of the Army aircrew.Monitor aircraft and simulator scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair parts, tools, and test equipment.

Qualifications

The US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP). The DJ-04 payband is equivalent to the GS-13 step 01 to GS-14 step 10. In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within this payband equivalent, will not receive an immediate pay increase (promotion) if appointed to this position. Future pay increases within the payband will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Term United States Army Medical Research and Development Command Employee Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Serve as helicopter pilot of aircraft to carry out various programs and functions; (2) Conduct research flights designed to collect data; (3) Perform flight operations duties to maintain records, files and aviation reading files; and (4) Conduct periodic assessment of maintenance operation for aircraft to ensure quality control and safety compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). AND Certificates - Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificate with commercial or higher with the following privileges: multi engine airplane, instrument airplane and commercial helicopter, instrument helicopter or equivalent military ratings. NOTE: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Please note - the pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. For example, a position that involves flying a multi-engine airplane to various destinations under instrument flight rules would require the Commercial Pilot Certificate with the airplane, multi-engine, and instrument ratings or appropriate U.S. military ratings. You must submit supporting documentation for this requirement. AND Minimum Flight Hour Requirements - Applicants for this position must meet certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recent flight experience. 1. Total Flight Time - 1500 Hours - Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. 2. Pilot-In-Command - 250 Hours - Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. 3. Night Flying - 75 Hours 4. Flying Time, Last 12 Months - 100 Hours - Required only for positions that involve flying. 5. Heavy Helicopter - 500 Hours - Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aviation Operations Compliance Oral Communication Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

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.

Additional Information

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. Two year probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.