HELICOPTER PILOT Jobs

As a HELICOPTER PILOT, GS-2181-12, you will perform the following duties:

• Pilots Cargo Helicopter (CH-47) or 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 duties as OH AASF 1 Aviation Safety Officer. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Ohio 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Qualifications:

• General Experience: An applicant must have a competent understanding of the occupation's basic principles and concepts. Applicants should have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade (or a comparable military rank) immediately below the next higher level.
• Specialized Experience: Is experience that prepares the applicant to perform the Dual Status technician duties and responsibilities.
• Education: Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.