Traditional Guardsmen KC-135R Pilot (SUPT)
Job Description
NEBRASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
WORLDWIDE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE PILOT TRAINING (SUPT)
CLOSE DATE: 31 Mar 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION: The 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, Lincoln NE, is accepting application packages from applicants interested in attending Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT). An indeterminate number of primary and alternate candidates will be selected to fill SUPT positions. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 5-7 May 2017 (subject to change). This is a WORLDWIDE announcement for a “Reserve of the Air Force” position (one weekend per month, 15 days of annual training per year). Anyone interested in this opportunity must send the following information to MSgt Jeremy J Dean. Packets must be received by the Recruiting Office no later than 1600 (4:00 p.m.) on 31 Mar 2017 to be accepted.
- Cover Letter
- Resume (must include Date of Birth and Height/Weight)
- Complete pages 1-2 of DD Form 2807-2, Medical Pre-Screen of Medical History Report (Google)
- All Unofficial College Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected for a position)
- AFOQT Scores*
- PCSM Scores
- FAA Licenses or Ratings (to include flight log book extracts/copies)
- Completed AF Form 24 (Application for Appointment as Reserve of the Air Force – also found via Google)
- Military Personnel RIP (for prior service only)
- Letters of Recommendation (between 3-5)
*All individuals must accomplish the Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT). If you have not already taken the AFOQT please contact MSgt Jeremy J Dean to schedule the test as soon as possible. To be considered for this position, enlisted and civilian individuals applying for this position MUST have the AFOQT scores included in the SUPT application package.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or written plan for degree completion, with NO MORE than 15 credit hours necessary for degree completion.
Maximum Age: Must be 27 years old or younger as of 31 Mar 2017.
Prior-Service Commissioned Candidates: If you are currently a non-rated commissioned officer, your total federal commissioned service can NOT exceed five years by the time you enter SUPT.
Physical: All candidates must be able to pass a Flying Class I Flight Physical. Completion of DD Form 2807-2 is mandatory for applicant consideration.
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Security Clearance: Top Secret (will be obtained post-selection if not already in possession)
Notice: Applicants for this position must be able to meet appointment and medical standards for the Air National Guard. If you have any questions, please contact MSgt Jeremy J Dean.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MSGT JEREMY J DEAN
Mailing Address Phone email
Attn: MSgt Jeremy J Dean 402-309-1173 jeremy.j.dean2.mil@mail.mil
155 ARW/FPIR
2420 W. Butler Ave
Lincoln NE 68524-1888
Toll Free: (800) 688-2196
DSN: 279-1173
FAX: 309-1449
Selection Process: Following is a summary of the selection process:
- Application packages will be screened for required contents, and pre-qualifying interviews will be accomplished by the recruiting staff. All complete packages will be forwarded to the 173rd Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) Aircrew Selection Board (ASB) for further review.
- The ASB will determine which candidates will be selected to personally interview with them. All travel, lodging, meals and any other expense, is the responsibility of the candidate.
- Based upon the results of the personal interviews, the ASB will select a number of candidates to continue in the selection process. Those not selected to continue will be eliminated from further consideration for this announcement only. However, they are NOT necessarily considered ineligible to apply for future vacancies. Please note, SUPT applicants are only allowed to interview twice with the 173ARS. If you are NOT selected for an interview, your application will not count against your two interview limit for other SUPT boards.
- Candidates selected to continue will be referred to the recruiting office for qualification screening, administration of the Basic Attributes Test (BAT), USAF Flying Class I Flight Physical and security clearance screening.
- Candidates will complete all required processing actions to secure approval as a candidate for commissioning and pilot training. If you are not currently a member of the NE Air National Guard, you will be required to enlist in the unit as soon as possible. This may require multiple trips to the unit at member’s expense. The recruiting process can take up to 12 months to accomplish all required tasks.
- Your package must be approved by the 155ARW Wing Commander before your finalized package is forwarded to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) for approval. Once approved by NGB officials, primary selectees will be placed into actual training quotas for the USAF Initial Flight Screening (IFS) the ANG Total Force Officer Training (TFOT), Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) and follow-on aircraft qualification training.
- IFS is four week course and is located in Pueblo, Colorado. IFS is a prerequisite program used to introduce Active Duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Officers and ROTC cadets, who are candidates for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT), to the basics of aviation before attending SUPT training.
- TFOT is held at Maxwell AFB and lasts six weeks. Upon graduation from TFOT, candidates are commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the USAF Reserve.
- SUPT is held at one of four USAF bases in the southern U.S. SUPT lasts approximately one year.
- After completion of SUPT, new Pilots will attend Water and Combat Survival Training at Fairchild AFB, Washington, lasting about four weeks. They will then attend USAF KC-135R Pilot Initial Qualification (PIQ) Training at Altus AFB, OK, lasting approximately five months.
- Upon completion of KC-135R Pilot Initial Qualification (PIQ) Training, the officer will return to the Nebraska ANG, where they will receive an additional 45 days of active duty for Home Station Training (HST). Officers will remain on continuous active duty from the time they begin SUPT until they complete their HST, no exceptions. However, prior to and post SUPT, if there is a 30-day or more gap between training specialties, the candidate will come off orders and will not be paid.
- After completion of all HST requirements, the now combat-ready KC-135R Co-Pilot will revert to Traditional Guard (part-time status). They will be required to perform ground and flying duties as required to meet currency, event and minimum training standards, as directed by the unit Commander.
THE NEBRASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, religious affiliation, national origin, or ethnic background.
How to Apply
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