Summary This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This position is a Permanent GS-2183-11 NAVIGATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2312000 and is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities Under the guidance and assistance of the aircraft commander/flight instructor, operates aircraft to become a fully qualified, mission-ready Navigator in unit type aircraft. Low level flying (down to 100 feet above ground level (AGL) and up to 540 Knots for fighter type aircraft, down to 300 feet AGL and 210-290 Knots for airlift/tanker type aircraft). Combat maneuvers, threat avoidance, and aerial flight survival must be firmly understood. Night aerial refueling (airplane typical) must be accomplished. Bombing, air-to-ground and air-to-air gunnery, air combat maneuvering, and other requirements exist for fighter organizations. Participates in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees regarding unit aircraft and flying mission. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings and training sessions to secure cooperation, resolve issues, and convey information relative to flight training and flying operations. Participates in discussions and meetings, or serves on panels or committees concerning flying operations. Presents briefings to staff members and other key personnel in the organization. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - Maj (O-4) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience which provided you with a working knowledge of the navigation systems, navigational instruments, etc., appropriate to the C-130 aircraft. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to obtain information on type of mission, weather and intelligence data, and special instructions; prepare navigation flight plans; test and inspect the operation of compasses, navigation systems, or radio or radar equipment; utilize various navigational methods and aids to accomplish flying missions; compute the effect of various factors during flight to establish present course and project balance of course; train, evaluate and certify proficiency and competency of unit assigned navigators; and experience that provided you with knowledge of proper readings and operations of navigational systems. You must have completed the necessary hours required for your current airframe (350 hours total navigation time which includes 100 hours of time in the C-130). APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A RECORD OF AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE, (OR APPROPRIATE COMPUTER PRINTOUT), AS PART OF BASIC APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. Candidates must currently be qualified and possess a USAF Combat Systems Officer (CSO)/Navigator Rating, or equivalent Naval Flight Officer (NFO) or FAA Flight Navigator rating. Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a qualified rated military navigator. Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled. Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).