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Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Once this Public Notice closes, you must reapply. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location, please click here to review pay tables. Summary Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Once this Public Notice closes, you must reapply. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location, please click here to review pay tables. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/17/2025 to 12/16/2026 Salary $76,463 to - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 - 14 Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Elmendorf AFB, AK Gunter AFB, AL Maxwell AFB, AL Little Rock AFB, AR Show morefewer locations (65) Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Luke AFB, AZ Tucson, AZ Beale AFB, CA Edwards AFB, CA March AFB, CA Monterey County, CA Travis AFB, CA Vandenberg AFB, CA Air Force Academy, CO Buckley AFB, CO Peterson AFB, CO Schriever AFB, CO Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC Dover AFB, DE Eglin AFB, FL Homestead AFB, FL Hurlburt Field, FL MacDill AFB, FL Miami, FL Patrick AFB, FL Tyndall AFB, FL Atlanta, GA Dobbins AFB, GA Moody AFB, GA Robins AFB, GA Andersen Air Base, GU Hickam AFB, HI Scott AFB, IL Grissom AFB, IN McConnell AFB, KS Barksdale AFB, LA Westover Air Reserve Base, MA Andrews AFB, MD Minneapolis, MN Whiteman AFB, MO Columbus AFB, MS Keesler AFB, MS Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Offutt AFB, NE McGuire AFB, NJ Holloman AFB, NM Creech AFB, NV Nellis AFB, NV Niagara Falls, NY Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Youngstown, OH Altus AFB, OK Fort Sill, OK Oklahoma City, OK Tinker AFB, OK Vance AFB, OK Portland, OR Pittsburgh, PA Charleston AFB, SC Shaw AFB, SC Dyess AFB, TX Fort Worth, TX Lackland AFB, TX Randolph AFB, TX Sheppard AFB, TX Hill AFB, UT Langley AFB, VA Pentagon, Arlington, VA McChord AFB, WA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 14 Job family (Series) * 2181 Aircraft Operation Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number AFPDHA-12***********-ART Control number 852601300 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Duties Help * GS-12: Operate aircraft as a fully qualified, mission-ready pilot in unit type aircraft. * GS-12: Accomplish mission planning and briefing, aircraft inspections and checklists, mission forms and other associated documentation. * GS-12: Represent the unit by participating in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees. * GS-13 (Pilot): Conduct training for the upgrade of unqualified active duty and/or Reserve aircrew members and proficiency training for qualified Active Duty, Reservists and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. * GS-13 (Pilot): Analyze and interpret unit training objectives, develop training programs and train other aircrew such that the highest level of combat mission-ready proficiency of assigned crew members is maintained. * GS-13 (Pilot): As required, flies as an aircrew member in unit aircraft in support of the unit mission. * GS-13 (Flight Instructor): Assist with planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Operations Group and subordinate Reserve flying squadrons, in conjunction with the Chief/Senior Air Reserve Technician (ART). * GS-13 (Flight Instructor): Assist with management of a flying and ground training program for an organization. * GS-13 (Flight Instructor): Assist with directing, coordinating, and overseeing work through subordinate supervisors. * GS-14 (Flight Instructor): Direct all operations and maintenance training programs for the Squadron. * GS-14 (Flight Instructor): Responsible for effective control and management of the organization's Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA) and Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) account * GS-14 (Flight Instructor): Implement flying and ground training requirements. Requirements Help Conditions of employment * Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. * U.S. Citizenship is required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see *********** * Permanent change in station (PCS) costs will be authorized for centrally managed Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions. * PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: ***************************************** * Up to 25% Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized * Position may be subject to random drug testing * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays * Shift work and emergency overtime may be required * Employee must maintain current certifications * A security clearance may be required * Disclosure of Political Appointments is required * The salary will be adjusted based on the base to which you are selected. This does not include any recruitment, relocation or retention incentives for which you may be eligible. * A Retention Incentive up to 25% for Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions (varies by location) may be authorized for those who are eligible. * As a Citizen Airman, you will receive pay for the time you spend drilling, as well as any additional time you spend on active duty or training for some positions. The pay is competitive and can help supplement your income from your civil service role * Advanced In Hire or Superior Qualifications may be authorized Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: GS-2181-12 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 750 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series. GS-2181-13 (Airplane Pilot/Helicopter Pilot): Applicant must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,000 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series. GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. AND Must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,200 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series. GS-2181-14 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess three years of progressively responsible experience in a flying component of the U.S. military establishment in assignments that normally would qualify for progression into the position of Wing Operations and Training Officer or its equivalent. AND Must possess a USAF Pilot rating, hold a valid aviation service aeronautical order and have a minimum of 1,500 total military flight time in the organization's mission design series. NOTE: Pilot hours as described above may include (Primary, Secondary, Instructor, Evaluator, Stimulator, Student and other US Military and Foreign Military Time) in mission design series of organization of position being filled. You must submit an ATAFR-209 Form, Flying History Report or any official document what shows your most recent flight (last date actively flown), total flight hours and type of aircraft flown. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. These are Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call **************. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. AFR Pilot Concierge Cell (PCC): Email: **************************************** Global: A3/ReservePCC Teams Page: Reserve PCC Teams Chat: @ReservePCC Sharepoint: ************************************** Phone: ************** Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information SELRES ART Pilots may be eligible for the Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive for $30K/yr for 1-5 yr contracts. Some positions are developmental positions with grade level progression of GS-12 thru GS-14. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level without re-applying, once you have completed one year at each grade level (upon managerial approval). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on