Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the total operations function of the squadron on a daily basis. Responsibilities Supervises, directs and monitors operations programs for the training of a Reserve flying unit, including flight operations, unit training, intelligence, communications and tactical planning. Responsible to the Aircraft Operations Officer/Air Commander for all matters pertaining to operational readiness and effectiveness of the unit. Directs all operations and maintenance training programs for the Squadron. Instructs or examines pilots in flying proficiency, plans flights and training missions, evaluates pilots, plans course outlines. Analyzes directives from higher headquarters and information available in form of accident reports and mission readiness reports in order to develop operational plans, standard operating procedures, and implementing instructions pertaining to General Military Training of Squadron personnel, electronic warfare, tactics training, flight operations, intelligence, and command center communications training. Ensures the operational readiness and effectiveness of the unit. Ensures effective unit manning, retention, and recruitment of personnel. Manages the Squadron's flying hour program to ensure equitable distribution among the assigned aircrews. Coordinates plans and programs with appropriate staff activities such as personnel, communications, maintenance, intelligence, medical, and armament to insure adequate facilities for aircraft crews. Observes and evaluates effectiveness of training programs and operation of other activities supervised. Participates in combat training missions and conduct post-mission critiques to evaluate effectiveness and proficiencies of air crews. Directs briefing of combat crews on such phases of mission as formation and tactics, weather, rendezvous points, targets, and expected enemy opposition. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications AFRC SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS AUG 2017 - Supervisory Airplane Flight Instructor, GS-2181-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the US military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. This experience must have included assignments wherein the applicant was required to have demonstrated ability to formulate plans and policies pertaining to operation and training of search/rescue, tanker, transport, fighter, specials operations, bomber, or reconnaissance units; operation of flying training schools; or aircraft performance programs. At least one year of specialized experience must have been of a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to that of the GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. CERTIFICATION: Must have been awarded or qualify for a USAF Pilot rating and hold a valid aviation aeronautical order. Individuals are required to submit AF Form 8 Certificate of Aircrew Qualification or AF Form 942 Record of Evaluation from their Flight Evaluation Folder or equivalent sister service Record of Instructor Evaluation. MINIMUM FLYING HOURS: Applicants must have logged 1,500 or more total flying time as a Pilot (accumulation of primary, secondary time, instructor time, evaluator time, student, simulator and other US Military and Foreign time). Must have actively flown military aircraft within the past eight (8) years. You must submit an ATAFR-209 Form or Flying History Report (from the Aviation Resource Management System-ARMS) OR any official document that shows recency (last date actively flown), total flight hours, type of aircraft flown, and instructor qualifications e.g. Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) certificate, Individual Data Summary (from the Aviation Resource Management System-ARMS). FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. NOTE: Flying hours logged as student pilot and simulator are creditable. Flying hours in fighter/training aircraft will be given two-for-one credit by the examining office (Student hours will not be doubled). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of and skill in the application of rated aviator expertise, as a pilot. Knowledge of the formulation of plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit flying training activities. Knowledge of flying operations, unit mission, and command center communications, intelligence procedures, and current operations including worldwide deployment of aircraft. Knowledge of the relationships of the various entities to include high-level organizations and assigned area of responsibility, in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: This is an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities. As a designated key position, the term "key" as it is used here relates to the ART program that defines the position as critical to mobilization capability (i.e., formulates, determines or influences policies of the unit to which assigned), and has no relationship to the term "key" as defined in AFI 36-507. This is a key Air Force Reserve Command management position in which the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence policies of the assigned units. Aircrew and management duties include stress (both mental and physical), exposures to extreme hot and cold temperatures, gravity forces of three in non-fighters and nine in fighters. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Individuals on active duty may apply 120 days before separation date and should indicate in their application their military separation date. Reservists who are mobilized may submit a copy of their mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12669602 To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.