FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION - PERMANENT. This National Guard position is for a FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number NGD06710000 and is part of the Guam State Army Aviation, National Guard.

Major duties

1. Conducts preflight pilot briefings in accordance with National Guard regulations and directives. Briefs pilots on mission, aircraft and flight plan. Briefs and provides pilots with information on mission restrictions; on-route navigational facilities and equipment, hazards and terrain; weather forecasts; notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and deviations to flight plans when required. Is responsible for assuring pilot and crew are qualified in aircraft to be flown and for type of mission to be performed. Is responsible for completion of risk analysis projection. Determines when flight requires higher level approving authority. As flight approving official, signs briefing documents upon completion of mission preflight briefings. Makes recommendations to pilot-in-charge when flights should not be attempted. Conducts post mission debriefs. Provides flight following services for all local and maintenance test flights. Responsible for direct voice communication with aviators in flight to transmit and receive information such as flight plan changes, weather advisories, NOTAMs, other aeronautical information and data affecting safety of flight. 2. Processes extended and local clearances, including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations. Processes, clears and transmits flight plans and flight progress messages to appropriate agencies (FSS, ACT tower, ARTCC) which may require use of service B equipment. Responsible for initiating search and rescue for overdue aircraft and implementing the crash rescue plan in the event of an aircraft accident. 3. Prepares, maintains and files records, charts, graphs, and reports allied to flight operations and flight training activities such as aircraft utilization reports, aircrew information reports, individual flight records, notice to airmen (NOTAM) file and airfield data. Compiles and summarizes reports for analysis through the use of a computer system and peripheral equipment. Maintains and accounts for aircrew training records, medical recommendations, aeronautical orders, physiological training, and aviation service data. Maintains arrival and dispatch records for inbound and outbound aircraft. Schedules and dispatches assigned aircraft and aircrews. Serves as the Synthetic Flight Training System (SFTS) coordinator by scheduling and providing necessary administrative support for aviator training. 4. Maintains current file of aircraft flying regulations and navigational information such as radio facility carts, instrument approach procedure charts, aeronautical charts, Airman's Information Manual (AIM), airport directory, location identifiers, ATC procedures manual and Army Flight Information Publications. 5. Supervises on-the-job training of unit flight operations personnel performing equivalent training or accomplishing a split unit training assembly at the facility. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: Enlisted: E3 - E5 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Enlisted: 15P SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07). Specialized experience includes experience interpreting and applying regulations, directives, policies, and procedures related to aviation or flight operations; preparing, reviewing, processing, and maintaining flight plans, flight clearances, and aviation records; providing or coordinating flight information such as weather data, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), airfield information, navigational aids, and flight restrictions; monitoring and coordinating aircraft movements and flight schedules; and using automated systems to maintain, retrieve, compile, and report flight operations information.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-08 grade level. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements through qualifying specialized experience as described in this announcement. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.