Airplane Pilot

U.S. Special Operations Command (Army) is seeking a highly skilled Aviation Professional to join our team. As an Airplane Pilot, you will be responsible for performing flight assignments in various aircraft, including the C27J, C-12, and CASA 212. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the safe and efficient execution of missions.

• Perform pre-flight maintenance and operational checks on aircraft to determine airworthiness
• Prepare and file flight plans using flight planning publications and maps
• Evaluate aviation weather reports and briefings to ensure safe flight conditions
• Provide instruction and guidance to junior pilots without supervisory authority
• Schedule day-to-day aircraft and flight crews in support of the unit's flying hour program
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Section to ensure aircraft availability and efficient use of resources
• Manage crew endurance policy to ensure maximum availability of aircrews to support mission requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• This is a Drug Testing Program
• Must possess and maintain current commercial multi-engine instrument ratings in accordance with appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations
• Must possess and maintain an annual Class II Flight Physical Qualification
• May be required to maintain currency for duties in the C27J, C-12 multi-engine turboprop aircraft
• Must be able to successfully complete CASA 212 initial training and a qualification evaluation
• Must possess and maintain the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating
• TDY may be required up to 25%

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Executive Order (E.O)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O)
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet
• This is a Career Program (CP) 64 position
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement
• Recruitment Incentive May be authorized
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)