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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is located at unit level in the Air Operations program at selected Airlift Support Detachment 1, Headquarters flying units in the Air National Guard (ANG).

DEFINITION OF AREA

(S)

OF CONSIDERATION

: Area 1 = Officer members of the Louisiana National Guard. Learn more about this agency Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is located at unit level in the Air Operations program at selected Airlift Support Detachment 1, Headquarters flying units in the Air National Guard (ANG).

DEFINITION OF AREA

(S)

OF CONSIDERATION

: Area 1 = Officer members of the Louisiana National Guard. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications Open 09/11/2026 to 10/01/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Belle Chasse, LA 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $131,841

• $171,396 per year Recruitment Incentive of 25% of annual salary. Pay scale & grade GS 13 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Temporary
• Indefinite Occupations and job series 2181 Aircraft Operation Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26LAHRO000013055192 Control number 884300200 This job is open to Help National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members. Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens Duties Help Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Pilots advanced, heavy, multi-engine military airplane on non-tactical airlift assigned mission using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. Flies well within flight parameters (e.g. speed and loading) to execute normal flights procedures and standard maneuvers in all weather conditions to transport personnel from point-to-point (domestic/foreign) using fully adequate landing areas. Maintains a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems and procedures under normal, instrument, and emergency conditions. Maintains mission qualifications in the LTE airplane. 2.

Prepare for flight to include:

securing current and forecast weather information to determine conditions along the proposed route of flight and at the destination; plans the flight through the study of maps and charts to determine routing, intermediate stops, alternate destination, fuel requirements, estimated flying time and, if required, files the airplane flight plan; checks or verifies that the airplane is ready for flight, including such aspects as loading and weight distribution, maintenance or service conditions, and performing prescribed preflight checks. 3. Operates the airplane with the utmost safety to include: adhering to flight procedures and parameters specified in the airplane flight manual; communicating and coordinating with ground units and controlling activities; monitoring performance of the airplane and progress of the flight; and takes corrective action, including the use of emergency procedures as required. 4.

Accomplishes post-flight activities to include:

maintaining airplane logs and forms; writing flight reports; coordinating with maintenance personnel on service conditions; and conducts post-flight checks. 5. Serves as the Air Commander's representative when performing duties as Supervisor of Flying (SOF) and is responsible for the safe and efficient mission accomplishment of the unit. The SOF has the authority to cancel flying activities, divert aircraft, dictate mission requirements, approve specific activities, coordinate for airport or airspace utilization with FAA, and direct emergency actions involving UE airplanes. 6. Incumbents of these positions are subject to rotation to perform administrative tasks in any of the following Air Operations program support functional areas: a.

Training and Scheduling:

Designs and coordinates comprehensive training plans and scenarios to provide realistic technical aircrew training. Adopts and implements policy to ensure accomplishment of all required training. Establishes training goals and objectives for instrument flight and general operation of the UE airplane. Tailors training program to individual needs in order to provide uninterrupted progress. Analyzes post-mission debriefing and critiques to ensure accomplishment of assigned training events. Plans, develops and implements the unit flying schedule using inputs from within the Air Operations Division. Coordinates the operational requirements with the Aircraft Maintenance Division, the FAA and other outside agencies. b.

Plans:

Develops unit deliberate planning for implementation of wartime, base and national tasking. Maintains detailed wartime and peacetime contingency plans and supplements for unit mobility, deployment, strange field operations/employment, and redeployment of the unit. Coordinates with the gaining command, NGB and appropriate theater headquarters. c.

Safety:

Plans, organizes and administers unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Air Force, ANG and OSHA directives, and applicable technical publications. Reviews and analyzes directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine requirements for safety programs. Inspects facilities and flying operations and coordinates with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs. Investigates accidents/incidents, determines human causes, and recommends corrective action. Coordinates with all supervisors and staff personnel concerning safety standards within individual functional areas. d.

Inspector General:

Serves as the Wing Commander's principal advisor and provides technical expert to wing personnel on the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) programs and the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS). Plans, directs and manages the activities of the Inspector General office, directing the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) and overseeing the wing's self-assessment, exercise and inspection programs. Ensures programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet the needs of the organization. Identifies areas of non-compliance and confirms deficiency resolution. 8. Performs other as duties as assigned. Requirements Help Conditions of employment

THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT POSITION, BUT RATHER AN INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE ENTITLED TO ALL LEAVE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE AND COVERAGE IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

(FERS)/FEDERAL

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM-REVISED ANNUITY EMPLOYEES

(FERS-RAE)/FEDERAL

EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

• FURTHER

REVISED ANNUITY EMPLOYEES

• FERS (FRAE) RT.

1) National Guard Membership is required. 2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. 3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. 4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. 5) Applicants must possess a documented record of successful completion of F-15 Initial Qualification Training (IQT). This qualification is a mandatory requirement for consideration, and candidates must provide corresponding training certificates or military documentation (such as a DD-214 or training records) at the time of application to verify eligibility.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

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OFFICERS SECURITY CLEARANCE

: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.

• LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS

• Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE).

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NOTICE :

THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

FEDERAL

LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

: Must possess eligibility requirements for Dual Status technician positions in this occupation are based on the candidate's possession of Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates

• OR•appropriate military certifications, military ratings in the main frame military aircraft of employment, and the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-12 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-six (36) months experience working experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, equipment assessments, and mission manning; experienced in operating aircraft controls and equipment; experienced in performing or supervising the work procedures involved in navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue operations, surveillance, or reconnaissance; experienced in conducting or supervising crew member training on simple to complex mission specific tasks; experienced in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders; experienced in flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics; experienced in planning and preparing for missions; and, must have at least two years experiences in piloting or instructing others in piloting specific air-frame/ military aircraft; experienced in various piloting administrative tasks performed in support of Air National Guard aviation programs; experienced in aviation unit quality control management programs; experienced in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration directives; experienced in applying directives, regulations, accident reports, safety data, and local operating conditions to determine unit safety program requirements; experienced in flying operations and coordinating with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and programs; experienced in one or more missions such as, air-to-air; air-to-ground; mortar-to-arm escort; surveillance; reconnaissance; surface attack; killer scout; target illumination; or laser targeting; experienced in traditional "stick and rudder" type controls for piloting aircraft direction, altitude, and speed; experienced in using aircraft instrumentation and aircraft mounted video cameras; experienced in visual flight

• rule type flying and aircraft instrument flying; experienced in flying simulated "real world" combat and non-combat missions and terrain; experienced in planning, scheduling, and conducting training flights through Federal Aviation Administration controlled national airspace.

Education You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Education :

Must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university it is mandatory. A Graduate Degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum. Must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs

• OR•must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

Additional information As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ). Recruitment Incentive of 25% of annual salary. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Judgement and Decision Making, Operation and Control, and Safety and Security Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2. Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents. 3. OF 612

• "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.

4. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.) If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, application packet, and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ . Agency contact information

LANG HRO INBOX

Phone 504-278-8600 Email

NG.LA.LAARNG.MBX.HRO-ACTIONS

@ARMY.MIL Address

LA ANG 122ND AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON 556 NINTH STREET PINEVILLE, LA 71360 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. 2. Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents. 3. OF 612

• "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.

4. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.) If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume, application packet, and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ . Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact information

LANG HRO INBOX

Phone 504-278-8600 Email

NG.LA.LAARNG.MBX.HRO-ACTIONS

@ARMY.MIL Address

LA ANG 122ND AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON 556 NINTH STREET PINEVILLE, LA 71360 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Air National Guard Units The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community! Agency contact information

LANG HRO INBOX

Phone 504-278-8600 Email

NG.LA.LAARNG.MBX.HRO-ACTIONS

@ARMY.MIL Address

LA ANG 122ND AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON 556 NINTH STREET PINEVILLE, LA 71360 US

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is located at unit level in the Air Operations program at selected Airlift Support Detachment 1, Headquarters flying units in the Air National Guard (ANG).

DEFINITION OF AREA

(S)

OF CONSIDERATION

: Area 1 = Officer members of the Louisiana National Guard. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications Open 09/11/2026 to 10/01/2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Belle Chasse, LA 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $131,841

• $171,396 per year Recruitment Incentive of 25% of annual salary. Pay scale & grade GS 13 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Temporary
• Indefinite Occupations and job series 2181 Aircraft Operation Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

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