HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR

📍 Buckley AFB, Colorado · 🏛 Army National Guard Units · 💰 $140,025–$182,034 per year · 🎓 GS 13 · 🧭 Aircraft Operation (2181) · ⏳ Closes Nov 13, 2026 · 2 days left · 🗓 Posted Oct 30, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyArmy National Guard Units
DepartmentDepartment of the Army
LocationBuckley AFB, Colorado
Salary$140,025–$182,034 per year
GradeGS 13
ScheduleFull-time
Occupation seriesAircraft Operation (2181)
Openings1
Hiring pathsNational Guard and reserves
PostedOct 30, 2026
Application deadlineNov 13, 2026
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceSecret
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potentialNone
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About this job

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR, Position Description Number D2460P01 and is part of the CO Army Aviation Support Facility, National Guard. The position is responsible for providing instruction, evaluation and examination of rated pilots, instructor pilots, and aeroscout observers in flying techniques and methods of instruction, examination, and evaluation.

Duties

Incumbent serves as a Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E), instructor pilot, or pilot in command on one or more of the following helicopters: Cargo Helicopter (CH-47) and others when assigned. Also performs one or more duties in a specific functional area of aircraft operations. Performs preflight weather analysis, route and altitude selections, alternate airport selection, fuel, cargo and passenger load computations, selection of refueling stops, preflight inspections, flight plan filing, and firing ranges route planning/coordination. Serves as rotary wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator (UT/E) or Instructor Pilot (IP): Trains and evaluates aviators on basic and advanced flight techniques. Performs one or more of the following major functional duties: Serves as rotary wing Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): Conducts instrument flight qualifications and training which includes, instrument flight planning, precision handling and maneuvering of the aircraft, navigation using the aircraft navigation instruments and systems, air traffic control operations, approach, departure, and holding procedures, and use of the ILS. Serves as rotary wing Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP): Trains and evaluates IP's and provides technical supervision of the standardization program. Serves are Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner (ME)/Functional Check Pilot (FCP) Evaluator: Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner/Function Check Pilot Evaluator. Serves as Aviation Safety Officer (ASO): Serves as an Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) carrying out a variety of duties to provide a productive aviation safety program for the Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) or any Army Aviation Facility. Serves as rotary wing Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP) and/or Functional Check Pilot (FCP). Serves as Aviation Mission Survivability Officer: Serves as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer (AMSO) Tactical Operations (TACOPS) Officer. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Military Grades: W-2 or W-3 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. Resume must be two pages or less. Federal Resume Help 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume. Must have at least 24 months of Specialized Experience in each of the following: 1. Experience in operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation. 2. Experience in reviewing and analyzing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. 3. Experience in filing flight plans and conducting crew briefings. 4. Experience in aircraft preflight inspections, aircraft loading, and equipment assessments. 5. Experience in performing or supervising work procedures involved in navigation, search and rescue operations or surveillance and reconnaissance. 6. Experience in conducting or supervising the training of crew members in simple to complex mission specific tasks. 7. Experience in developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders. 8. Experience in the unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs in accordance with Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, regulations, and directives.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you are found to be a minimally qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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 below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13105001 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) 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. Resumes must be two pages or less as required by the Merit Hiring Plan. 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/.

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Required documents

Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review REQUIRED: A current Resume that is two pages or less, providing name, military rank, and email REQUIRED: Specialized experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format REQUIRED: Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Other information

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). 1. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Army National Guard, please contact (720) 250-1351. 2. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated). 3. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at (720) 250-1337. 4. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USA Jobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions. 5. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 6. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates. 7. Per ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #10-39, mandatory Full Time Staff (FTS) training is required within a year of hire as a condition of employment in vacancy announcements for both Technician and Active Guard Reserve positions. Failure of new FTS personnel to complete NGB prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of their employment. 8. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $140,025–$182,034 per year (GS 13).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 13, 2026 — 2 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Buckley AFB, Colorado with the Army National Guard Units.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement CO-13105001-AR-27-010 · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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