Hybrid FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) na Department of the Air Force

FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Reno, Nevada

Salary Range: $67561 - $87826 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is for a FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR), PD# D2303000, part of the Nevada Air National Guard. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership. The primary purpose of this position is to perform aircrew duties as an instructor flight engineer for the C-130 and/or helicopter aircraft; to administer, schedule and conduct flight and ground training for flight engineers; and to perform staff support duties.

Major Duties:

• Develops and provides technical flight engineer upgrade and proficiency training and instruction to aircrew members. Establishes, validates, and maintains unit flight engineer training program using the instructional systems development (ISD) process. Schedules and conducts ground and flight training for qualification and proficiency requirements, encompassing all flight engineer duties. Explains and demonstrates the proper method of executing assigned duties during flight. Ensures students safely execute the demonstrated methods of flight duties. Maintains required course documentation/records. Evaluates student performance, annotates and maintains student training records. Schedules and conducts training for instructors and flight examiners on instructional methodology, student assessment, and training techniques. Maintains required course documentation and records. Leads or participates in process improvement teams to recommend improvements to instructional methods or processes. Participates in workshops and course reviews. Recommends course changes. Provides feedback on courseware and instructional effectiveness. 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. 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. 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. Serves as a flight examiner as required and performs staff duties. Administers no notice and annual evaluations to evaluate aircrew members' performance during all phases of mission execution. Conducts performance critiques. Ensures aircrew members meet or exceed qualification standards for assigned crew position. 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. 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.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess knowledge of aircraft weight and balance computations; aircraft performance data; aircraft records maintenance; and aircraft systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess the ability to develop and provide technical flight engineer upgrade and proficiency training and instruction to aircrew members; develop instructional standards, training, lesson plans, tests, and other training material; perform 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 check all aircraft systems, flight instruments, and onboard computers; operate and regulate, 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; provide pilot with assessment of mission impact of aircraft component or system malfunctions and recommends or accomplishes corrective actions; isolate malfunctioning component and determine the seriousness of the malfunction; determine and take appropriate action to correct, bypass or deactivate malfunctioning system or individual component; administer no notice and annual evaluations to evaluate aircrew members' performance during all phases of mission execution. Manages Flight Crew Information File (FCIF).

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12723284 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (8:59 PM Pacific Time) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. 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 Occupational Questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the Occupational Questionnaire, 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/. DO NOT Email applications directly to the HRO unless there are extenuating circumstances, Please Call the HRO contact listed in the event of extenuating circumstances.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-30