Flight Management Specialist

Job summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve Pacific Air Force Flight Management Specialist, the focal point of the Integrated Flight Management process flight planning, coordinating, managing, flight following and execution of unconventional and complex Special Airlift Missions, Special Assignment Airlift Missions, and Tanker Air Refueling in support of United States Transportation Command, United States Indo-Pacific Command, and HHQ Air Tasking Order (ATO)-validated mission requirements.

Major duties

Plan, produce, file with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Air Traffic Control (ATC) and transmit electronic flight planning products necessary to execute air mobility mission supporting various agencies, typically characterized as unpredictable and unconventional. Analyze and evaluate the technical aspects of the different aircraft and flight characteristics to integrate with specific enroute requirements of any sovereign nations transited. Relay information and coordinate with numerous necessary agencies to initiate and implement required changes, coordinating with and updating senior personnel, as necessary. Conduct necessary coordination to re-plan and/or recut missions in response to delays, changes, cancellations, or redirection from higher command authority. Anticipate requirements for quickly evolving crises, working with additional PACAF organizations or other agencies to ensure timely execution when necessary.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 2101 series and Group Standard for Administrative & Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of Flight Management Specialist. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while assisting in planning, coordinating, managing, and analyzing an array of air transportation information and planning factors to ensure the seamless execution of unconventional and complex airlift missions, evacuations and air refueling across a wide variety of environments which include variances in weather, terrain and operating restrictions. AND All applicants must provide a copy of a valid and current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved dispatcher's license before the entrance on duty date (start date). FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGBILE RATING. To view qualification requirements, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-specialist-series-2101/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of mission execution and the daily challenges of managing operations, policies, practices, and procedures and air transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems, and processes. 2. Knowledge of various factors involved in total flight planning, such as the enroute mobility system, locations, capabilities, restrictions, and unique limitations; aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements; and aircraft systems, performance capabilities, and limitations. 3. Knowledge of various computer systems and applications that pertain to transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. 4. Knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, enroute supplements, i.e. runway length, load bearing capability, type of fuel available, etc. 5. Knowledge of major weapon system instructions and regulations, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, Foreign Clearances Guide (or equivalent), worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structure, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways and flight safety issues. 6. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualifications requirement. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran Preference is still applied. Category 3, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Category 2, Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Category 1, Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you received is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully.