This position is located in an Air National Guard Aviation Unit, Operations Directorate. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to perform aircrew duties as a flight engineer for the C-130 and/or helicopter aircraft; and to perform staff support duties.
Performs pre- and post -flight inspections. Performs preflight inspection of the interior and exterior of the aircraft, to include engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness; inspects and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the applicable flight manual. Functionally checks all aircraft systems, flight instruments, and onboard computers. Identifies and documents discrepancies to ensure the accomplishment of minor and/or major repairs; initiates requests for worker(s) to repair, service, or inspect the aircraft. Maintains records and forms covering flights, repairs, maintenance, inspections, and service. Reviews aircraft maintenance documentation and ensures aircraft maintenance status complies with the command operating restrictions and the applicable flight manuals. Coordinates with aircraft maintenance personnel to ensure timely completion of unscheduled and programmed maintenance. Operates and regulates, environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual. Conducts post-flight inspection, identifying any maintenance requirements and submitting work requests. Completes flight documentation.
Performs flight engineering duties. Operates and regulates environmental, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, pressurization, radar, and other systems as required by the flight manual. During all phases of aircraft operation, monitors engine and aircraft systems performance, analyzes instrument readings, and identifies abnormal indications, or component/system malfunctions. Provides pilot with assessment of mission impact of aircraft component or system malfunctions and recommends or accomplishes corrective actions. Isolates malfunctioning component and determine the seriousness of the malfunction. Determines and takes appropriate action to correct, bypass or deactivate malfunctioning system or individual component. Operates, controls, monitors, troubleshoots, adjusts and/or repairs major aircraft systems including but not limited to the: fire suppression and the subsystems for fire prevention, detection, and suppression; cable tension regulators, environmental components and temperature controls. In the event of fire, notifies crew and directs emergency/corrective procedures such as changing aircraft altitude. If needed, activates the fire suppression system to flood area of aircraft with fire suppressant. Protects crew and passengers from injury or death by ensuring that the fire suppressant is not improperly activated. Monitors air traffic control transmissions, assists in navigation, and advises pilot of deviations. Interprets weather data, reviews, or accomplishes weight and balance, and analyzes approach and departure procedures to compute takeoff and landing performance. Computes in flight data to include power settings, airspeeds, altitudes, cruise performance, airdrop performance, and aerial refueling performance. Records fuel consumption, range, and in-flight performance data.
Reviews aircraft incidents, operational hazards, and accident reports, bulletins, and directives pertinent to flying safety. Based on the specialized knowledge of the unit's mission and related programs ensures all requisites involved in mission planning are ascertained and all necessary coordination is accomplished. Ensures safe and successful accomplishment of required training, assigned mission support, and airlift support requirements. Manages Flight Crew Information File (FCIF). Ensures pertinent and time sensitive information is disseminated in a timely manner. Establishes controls to ensure Flight Engineers constantly monitor and review information delivered through FCIF program. Manages all paper and electronic media used to construct FCIF library and constantly evaluates effectiveness of chosen format. Coordinates with Wing, MAJCOM, and Civilian agencies to obtain most current and accurate information to include in FCIF publications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 9)
