Airplane Pilot Jobs

Duties

The Airplane Pilot salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at: 2023 Pay Tables

A total of one (1) vacancy will be filled in any of the locations listed in Alaska. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process.

As a Airplane Pilot your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate or assist in emergency operations, including search and rescue, wildfire management, law enforcement and emergency medical operations; provide support to law enforcement for criminal investigations; plan and coordinate logistical arrangements for field camps; perform resource management projects including wildlife capture and tracking, population counts, vegetation studies, and erosion monitoring; etc.
• Coordinates with other Airplane Pilots in the Region to ensure logged Regional flight scheduler requests for flight services made by Regional staff and programs and outside interests are fulfilled safely, timely, and efficiently.
• The incumbent will conduct other flying related duties which include: aircraft record keeping; coordination with other Service pilots, the Regional Aviation Manager, Regional Aviation Training Manager and Office of Aircraft Services (OAS); initiation of cyclical and non-scheduled maintenance; refueling and fuel handling; lubrication and cleaning of aircraft; preflight and post-flight activities; weather briefings and flight planning; loading and unloading of aircraft; and de-icing and extensive preparations for winter flights.
• Maintains records, including: pilot training records, check ride expiration dates, flight hours, aircraft maintenance needs, aircraft inspection dates, and other information.
• Operates outboard motorboats, non-powered boats, four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles, light duty trucks, passenger carrying vehicles, and light and heavy equipment as needed.
• Conducts search and rescue operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration, visit SSS.gov.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Drug Testing Position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Firearm: Selectees will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Recruitment Incentive may be offered at management's discretion.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Privacy Act
• Applications must be received by 08/18/2023 ,11:59pm ET to receive consideration.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Social security number request
• Federal Aviation Administration Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate; OR Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
• Class I or Class II Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate.
• Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer, supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. Note: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
• New employee probationary period
• Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12006915.
• Reasonable accommodation policy

• How to Apply

  Review the appointment eligibility criteria in the application preview linked below. The eligibility section of the application allows you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to and submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section or the application text.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section.

  Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

  • Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12006915.

  • Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.

  • Applications must be received by 08/18/2023 ,11:59pm ET to receive consideration.

  • Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources Staffing Division

  Phone

  833-512-0482

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  Division of Human Resources
  Division of Human Resources
  1101 East Tudor Road
  Anchorage, AK 99503
  US

  Next steps

  Once you submit all the required documents and the online application in USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the evaluation process is complete, you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted by the hiring official.

  You will be notified if this job is filled or canceled. Timelines for this process vary widely.

  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.
• Selective Service
• FAA Instrument Rating Certification

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  You must submit a complete application package. We will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
  
  Required Documents:

  • Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer, supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. Note: Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

  • Class I or Class II Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate.

  • Federal Aviation Administration Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate; OR Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

  • Flight Logs Records.

  • FAA Instrument Rating Certification

  
  Additional Documentation, if applicable:
  1. Cover Letter
  
  2. Veterans' Preference Documentation: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 Member Copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably discharged. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, attach an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.e. VA letter). You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct Veteran Documentation as specified above.
  
  3. CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
  
  Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
• Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application.
• Signature and false statements
• Financial suitability
• Flight Logs Records.

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.