SUPERVISORY AIRCRAFT PILOT

Job Title Commander of an AASF, WAATS, or EAATS Summary of Duties: The purpose of this position is to function as the commander of an AASF, WAATS, or EAATS. The position supervises between 3 and 12 substantive General Schedule (GS) employees and a large (more than 30) wage grade work force. The GS workforce includes at least 2 fulltime GS-13 pilots who instruct and evaluate flying in advanced attack or heavy transport helicopters or advanced instrument flight techniques or instruct instructors in methods of instruction or any combination for at least 50% of their work time. Manages and directs the activities and functions of the AASF, WAATS, or EAATS in support of the state or national aviation training missions which includes flight operations (AASF); instructing courses on flight operations (WAATS/EAATS) proficiency training of aviators and crewmembers (AASF); qualification training of aviators and crewmembers; aircraft mechanics (WAATS/EAATS); aviation safety; and the organizational, direct support, and limited general support maintenance of all assigned aircraft. Plans work to be accomplished by the organization which consists of 3 to 12 employees engaged in substantive work and additional wage grade employees. Oversees the training operations of assigned or attached aircrew members through a subordinate supervisor. Oversees the aviation maintenance functions through a subordinate Supervisory Aircraft Maintenance Test Pilot and ensures maintenance of assigned and supported aircraft in accordance with established procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D0644P01) can be provided by HRO.