TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (FLIGHT SIMULATOR).

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Flight Instructor and Instrument Examiner using the UH‑60L/M “Black Hawk Aircrew Trainer” (BAT) flight simulator or similar equipment.
• Instruct in instrument approach and departure procedures, holding procedures, and use of instrument landing systems.
• Evaluate comprehension, retention, and application of procedures related to visual and instrument flight, tactical flight, helicopter gunnery, aircraft/weapons system operations, and limitations.
• Conduct crew briefings on mission, weather, flight route, performance data, flight‑control transfer, and crew duties, including emergency duties.
• Perform periodic proficiency flights in the simulator to demonstrate flight techniques and procedures to aviators during training and to complete evaluations administered by standardization personnel.
• Travel on Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments as required, approximately 10 % of the time.
• Pass an audiometry examination prior to appointment and periodically thereafter; failure may result in adverse action in accordance with regulations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Work may be required outside standard hours (after regular duty hours and weekends) to accomplish mission objectives.
• Annual performance evaluation in accordance with AR 95‑1, TC 3‑04.11, FORSCOM Reg 350‑1, local directives, and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual.
• Testing Designated Position – subject to applicant testing and random drug testing; selectees must sign DA Form 5019 for random urinalysis.
• Designated as a Key and Mission Essential position under AR 690‑11, Mobilization Planning and Management.
• Inclement‑weather position – employee may be required to report to duty or remain on duty during adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Eligibility categories include: 30 % or more disabled veterans; current Department of Army civilian employees; current Department of Defense (non‑Army) civilian employees; domestic defense industrial base personnel; interagency career transition assistance plan participants; military spouses (E.O. 13473); non‑appropriated fund instrumentality personnel; non‑DoD transfers; individuals with disabilities under the Priority Placement Program; DoD Military Reserve and National Guard personnel; technicians eligible for priority placement; veterans under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998; and others as listed.
• Specialized experience: at least one year of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of instruction methods for rotary‑wing aircraft, including evaluating pilots/instructors, providing in‑flight and ground instruction, conducting refresher and mission‑related training, and reviewing training materials. This experience is typical of the next lower grade (GS‑11).
• Competency areas for evaluation: attention to detail, customer service, decision making, education/training program administration, flexibility, integrity/honesty, interpersonal skills, learning, information management, oral communication, reading comprehension, self‑management, stress tolerance, teamwork.
• Time‑in‑Grade: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade (GS‑11) or equivalent.
• Education: Qualification must be met through experience alone; education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Additional requirements: Male applicants born after 31 December 1959 must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration; proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Probationary period: One‑year probation during which fitness and public‑interest considerations are evaluated; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is mandatory.
• Selection may be subject to Department of Defense referral system restrictions for displaced employees.
• Reemployment of annuitants: Retired federal employees may apply as reemployed annuitants per the Aviation 64 career field guidelines.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.