THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AIRPLANE PILOT, Position Description Number D0253P02 and is part of the WY 153rd Operations Group, Wyoming Air National Guard. This is a Title 32 Dual Status Technician Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is required.
This position is located in the Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) Airlift Wing's 153d Operations Group. Its paramount purpose is to pilot the C-130H aircraft. In addition to piloting responsibilities, performs administrative tasks in support of the Air Operations program and will report to the 153d Operations Group Commander (153 OG/CC). 1.
Pilots advanced multi-engine military airplane on tactical/non-tactical assigned missions using advanced precision instrument flight techniques in conjunction with air navigational aids. 2.
Prepares 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; ensures that any passengers and crew members are briefed on the nature and purpose of the flight and the procedures to be followed in an emergency; and obtains the proper clearances to begin the flight.
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. 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, National Guard Bureau and appropriate theater headquarters. ** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **
Applicant must have Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs OR must have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
william.e.pacheco.civ@army.mil · (307) 292-5119
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $131841 – $171396/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-23.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
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