Job Description

Helicopter Pilot

Duties Pilots a variety of on one or more of the following helicopters: Attack Helicopter (AH-64); Cargo Helicopter (CH-47); Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series), (LUH-72 series) and others when assigned. Routinely operates with short takeoffs and landing capability, in all types of weather, day, and night over a variety of terrains and open bodies of water. Flights are made using landing facilities ranging from modern, improved airport with paved runways and navigational aids to unimproved strips of remote, isolated villages. This position will be required to make reconnaissance and observation flights. Makes test flights and checks all systems in connection with maintenance actions and takes necessary action to correct malfunctions. Participates in all-weather search and rescue operations as required utilizing a thorough knowledge of the terrain features of the geographical area. Conducts flight checks following repairs, maintenance, or installation of approved aircraft system modifications. Responsible for transportation of cargo and transporting passengers, among a variety of familiar destinations. Performs maintenance operation checks (MOCs) and general test flights of aircraft to ensure airworthiness upon completion of extensive disassembly for maintenance, repair or replacement of components or aircraft systems. Performs general test flights of aircraft upon completion of extensive disassembly, reassembly, and maintenance, repair, or replacement of parts where tests cannot determine the safe and or proper functioning of aircraft components or systems; and ensures the airworthiness component or aircraft systems. Performs acceptance test flights of new aircraft when required. Serves as a member of a board pertaining to aviation accidents, flight evaluation, collateral investigations, standardization, and federal recognition. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
• Alaska Army National Guard membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Officer in the Alaska Army National Guard.
• This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
• Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty, rotational shift assignments and compensation and/or overtime duty.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Incumbent must possess and continue to maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
• Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade is First Lieutenant (1LT/O-2) and the maximum military grade is Captain (CPT/O-3).
• Possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• MOS REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, you must currently hold 15B MOS designation.

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