Hybrid RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE) bei Department of the Air Force

RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): March AFB, California

Salary Range: $86199 - $112053 Per Year

Job Summary: This RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE) position, is located at the Air National Guard (ANG), Wing, Operation Group, (units with a RPA mission) and is part of the CA 163 ATKW.

Major Duties:

• THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2101-11, is to perform duties as a mission crew member on Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). RPA Sensor Operators employ airborne sensors in manual or computer-assisted modes to actively acquire, track, and monitor airborne, maritime and ground objects. Operates mission equipment, systems, and electronic protection (EP) equipment. Personnel conduct operations and procedures IAW Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Tasking Orders (ATO) and Rules of Engagement (ROE). Sensor Operators continually monitor aircraft and weapons systems status to ensure lethal and non-lethal application of airpower, this position is a rated aircrew member on flying status involved in the sensor operation in addition to assisting a rated pilot with various mission tasks. This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed. Announcement is subject to close at any time upon selection (prior to advertised closing date). May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Qualifications: General Experience: Must possess experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures; Experience using computer and automation system; Experience communicating with others. RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2101-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level experience in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions; Receiving, interpreting, extracting, and disseminating relevant data for mission planning or execution; Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Instruct Planning and Evaluating Remote Sensing Technical Competence

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-16