AIRCRAFT LOADMASTER (INSTRUCTOR) - TITLE 32

As an Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor), GS-2185-10, you will: Conduct loadmaster training to ensure worldwide capability. Training includes initial and mission qualification as well as continuation, upgrade and specialized training. Provide actual formal classroom instruction and on-the-job experience through flying simulated or real-world missions.

Analyze and interpret guidance. Write and modify general guidelines from a broad scope of principles, concepts, technology and methodology in order to form practical lesson plans for flight training. Initiate and maintain training records.

Analyze and evaluate training accomplishments to determine the effectiveness of the loadmaster training program. Review maintenance directives, bulletins and flight manuals, applying to a broad range of loadmaster duties. Determine the adequacy of procedures and techniques for the unit's mission/weapons system and recommends and submits changes as necessary.

Acquire, analyze and evaluate trend analysis data. Teach and demonstrate the proper donning and doffing of the Aircrew Chemical Defense Ensemble (ACDE) in preparation for operations in toxic chemical and biological environments. Instruct and certify loadmasters on the proper use of night vision equipment for engine running on/off loads, aero medical evacuation (AES) missions, air refueling and all methods of airdrop.

Provide direct assistance to the aircraft Pilot. Perform preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness. Functionally check all aircraft systems, flight instruments, and onboard computers e.g., Communications Navigation Identification Unit, Heads Down Display (HDD), the Self Contained Navigation System (SCNS), Inertial Navigation System (INS), Traffic Alert and Collision Avoiding System (TCAS), Ground Collision Avoidance System (GCAS) and Multi-functional Control Display.

Input data into onboard computer systems. Update Air Traffic Information System (ATIS) information and Take Off and Landing Data (TOLD) as required. Advise maintenance personnel of any items requiring corrective action or affecting safety of flight.

Review aircraft maintenance documentation and ensure aircraft maintenance status complies with the command operating restrictions and the applicable flight manual. Coordinate with aircraft maintenance personnel to ensure availability of aircraft. Determine takeoff, in-flight, and landing data, based on terrain, runways, weather conditions, and aircraft weight/configuration.

Assist the pilot with engine starting and ground operations when mission dictates. Advise the pilot on engine performance, monitor departure procedures, routing, and altitude clearances. Read maps and advise pilots of navigation turn points, obstacles, terrain hazards, threats and other aircraft.

During low-level routes provide pilots with sight navigation information. Fuel and defuel aircraft. During all aircraft operations, monitor engine and aircraft system performance, analyze instrument readings, and identify abnormal indications or system malfunctions.

Observe warning indicators and lights for fire, overheating, depressurization, or other malfunctions; advises the aircraft commander, and initiates corrective or emergency actions. Operate and regulate environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the applicable flight manual. Operate built-in test and trouble shooting systems.

Observe power settings, airspeed, and altitude and cruise performance. Record fuel consumption, range and in-flight performance data. Monitor the operation of engines and other aircraft systems to include; fuel (inflight duties include cross feed operation, balancing of fuel and fuel dumping if required), hydraulic, electrical and environmental systems.

Monitor radio communications from Air Traffic Control, Command Post, and other controlling agencies. Assist the pilot with radio calls when required. Assist pilot with inflight emergencies. Observe and analyze Advisories, Cautions and Warning System (ACAWS) and recommend appropriate actions.

Report abnormal conditions or malfunctions to the aircraft commander. Perform all flap and landing gear emergency procedures, as required.

Complete post flight check of the aircraft and coordinate with maintenance all discrepancies requiring corrective action. Perform other duties and assigned.

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): Teaching Others Ability to Inspect Planning and Evaluating

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). Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086688 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.

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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 (including Month and Year, e.g. 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) of employment and duties performed. 2. RIP.