Summary About the Position: This position is with the Army Reserve Aviation Command, Aviation Support Facility Carson West located at Fort Carson, Colorado. Responsibilities Helicopter Flight Instructor on Utility Helicopter (UH-60 series). Instructs and evaluates rated Army instructors, evaluators, and aviators in advanced operating procedures. Trains and/or evaluates designated unit personnel in the methods, techniques and procedures of unit level flight instruction. Establishes and maintains a flight program for rated aviators assigned for training. Assist ASF supervisor in all phases of operation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities 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 Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes work that involves piloting or copiloting rotary wing aircraft, ground and flight instruction, in flight evaluation, and flight testing of developmental and modified rotary wing aircraft and components. Experience performing staff work concerned with planning, analyzing, or administering agency aviation programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Basic Requirement for Helicopter Flight Instructor: Possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates, and/or military rating, (Please include certifications in your application packet); meeting the applicable flight hour requirements; and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position. (Flight hours MUST be in the body of the resume). Flight hour requirements: Total flight time 1500 hours; Pilot in Command 250 hours; Night flying 75 hours; Last 12 months 100 hours (for current employees up to one-half of the flight hours in the last 12 months may be waived); Instrument 75 hours; Instructor 500 hours. Please review the OPM qualification standard for specific flight requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/aircraft-operation-series-2181/ Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education / Training Program Administration Management Tools Program Management Teaching Others Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Additional Information 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. 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 Aviation Career Field position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.