SUPERVISORY NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR)

Air National Guard UnitsCheyenne, Wyomingusajobspublished 10/22/2026

Your tasks

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as chief of the function and as such, is responsible for all navigational support provided by the squadron. (1) Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. (2) Develops and monitors the Squadron's navigation ground and flight training program. (3) As required, serves as standardization/evaluation flight examiner. (4) As required, flies as mission-ready rated navigator in unit aircraft. (5) Ensures that complete navigation packets (DD 1801 flight plans, navigator flight plans, charts, forms, fuel plan, and air crew flimsy) are developed, available, and distributed. This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.

Requirements

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The consideration of qualified eligible candidates will be as follows: Area 1: Permanent and indefinite Wyoming National Guard (NG) WY ANG employees assigned to the 153 OSS. Area 2: Permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard. Area 4: Current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard. Area 6: Current military service members to include the US Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard units. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must possess experience which provided a working knowledge of the navigation systems and navigational instruments of the assigned airframe.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11 - Must possess experience, education or training on obtaining information on types of mission, weather and intelligence data, and special instructions; experience preparing navigation flight plans; experience that provided a knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. Experience that shows ability to test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio and radar equipment; experience utilizing various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions. Experience computing the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course and ability to train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of lower graded personnel AND must have completed the necessary hours required for your current airframe. (ex. 1000 hours total navigation time, which includes 200 hours' time in the C-130). GS-12 - Must be 12M3B C130H mission qualified and meet the minimum instructor upgrade requirements (1000 hours total time, 200 hours in Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) C130H). GS-13 - Must possess experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) and possess certification as a qualified Navigator Instructor.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Must possess or able to obtain AFSC 12M3B, Mobility Combat Systems Officer

DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid state's driver's license.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Open to current active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves, and other states' Air National Guard members.
  • Must submit vMPF Rip, DVR, or CDB with resume
  • Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.
  • To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance.
  • May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial and one-year supervisory probation period.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval. PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.

How to apply

NOTE: Minimum Requirements and Specialized Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.

Other

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY NAVIGATOR (INSTRUCTOR), Position Description Numbers D2312000 (GS-11 Navigator), D2311000 (GS-12 Navigator Instructor), and D2310000 (GS-13 Supervisory Navigator Instructor) and is part of the WY 153d Operations Support Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.

TECHNICIAN INFO Type of Appointment: Permanent Tenure: Group 1 or 2 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA: Exempt Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Position #: 1160416 Selecting Official: Lt Col Nathaniel Kaley MILITARY GRADE Min: O-2/1LT Max: O-4/Maj Acceptance of this position does not in any way constitute a military promotion.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

  • Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
  • Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance.
  • Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
  • Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  2. Work will require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Top Secret or Secret security clearance.
  3. May require incumbent to perform Functional Check Flights to determine airworthiness of Aircraft.
  4. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  5. Qualifications for this position require the Navigator/CSO to have graduated from USAF or USN Undergraduate Flying Training.
  6. Incumbents are required to maintain the same medical standards as USAF military navigators/Combat system Operators.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Lt Col Nathaniel KaleySelecting Official