26-030A MQ-9 Instructor Pilot - O4 (162nd AW) - Tucson Arizona

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-030A

POSITION TITLE, MPCN(S), MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILITARY GRADE AND AFSC:
MQ-9 Instructor Pilot (0114552234), O4, 18A3

PERSONNEL TYPE: OFFICER (X) ENLISTED( )

LOCATION OF POSITION:
214 ATKS, DAVIS-MONTHAN, AZ, 85707-4520

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Statewide. Must be a current member of the AZ National Guard within the grade(s) of O1 and O4.

INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Applications must be submitted through FTSMCS (CAC Required), please see FTSMCS INSTRUCTIONS for assistance. Required and optional
documents, as well as documents requested by the selecting supervisor (if applicable) are listed below. Incomplete applications will not be
considered. ***NOTE*** If, during the application process, the system notifies you that you do not meet the requirements for the position, please complete the
following steps. This will allow your application to continue through the process. 1. In the comment box, enter “N/A.” 2. Select “Override
1. *REQUIRED* NGB Form 34-1, Application for Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Position
2. *REQUIRED* Current Report of Individual Person (RIP). vMPF. Record Review/Update. View/Print All Pages.
3. *REQUIRED* Most recent Report of Individual Fitness from myFitness through the myFSS platform. myFitness. Fitness Tracker Report.
4. Optional: AZNG 335-1-R / Military Brief
5. Optional: AZ Form 34-1, Arizona AGR Application Supplement
6. Optional: Memorandum in lieu of any missing or flawed required documents
7. Requested: Detailed Resume with dates of employment (military and civilian) and contact information
8. Requested: Training verification memo from UTM or squadron DOT detailing they are an instructor pilot or selected for instructor pilot upgrade
(PAFSC-K11U3B or K18A3B)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must possess 18A3B or 11U3B as Primary or Duty AFSC (HRO will validate via RIP)

QUALIFICATION EVALUATION:
Each applicant will be qualified by HRO to ensure they attached the three required documents per ANGI 36-101 (NGB 34-1, RIP, and most recent
Report of Individual Fitness), meet the area of consideration, and are otherwise minimally qualified to be placed into the advertised position as
an AGR. HRO will use the documents indicated to validate qualification requirements. A Career Data Brief will not be accepted in lieu of a RIP.
Any discrepancies on the RIP or missing required documents must be addressed in a separate memorandum and attached to the application.
Applications found qualified for the position will be forwarded to the selecting supervisor, however, unqualified applications will not be forwarded.
All applicants will receive a system-generated email at the time of qualification evaluation with the appropriate determination.

ACCESSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. The selected individual(s) will be placed on an Active Duty Title 32 Tour with the Arizona Air National Guard. The selected individual(s) must be
a member of the Arizona Air National Guard, qualify for, and be placed into the following AFSC prior to starting AGR tour: 18A3
2. Selected individuals must be in compliance with physical fitness standards in DAFMAN 36-2905 Department of the Air Force Physical Fitness
Program prior to starting AGR tour.
3. AGR orders may commence with the concurrence of the commander and HRO if a selected member is pregnant.
4. Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of TAFMS prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete the Statement
of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI 36-101 and submit a Waiver for Exceptional Circumstances to their HR remote through
the HRO with final approval by the Air Component Commander prior to starting AGR tour. Waivers must justify why it is in the best interest of the
unit, State, or Air National Guard.
5. Selected individuals must meet eligibility requirements of AFMAN 36-2100 Military Utilization and Classification, and accession requirements
of ANGI 36-101 Air National Guard Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) Program.
6. Individuals selected for O4 and above positions are subject to Controlled Grade availability.
7. IAW NGAZ HRO Policy 20.21 AZANG Controlled Grades, para E. and AGR Controlled Grades, Force Management Plan Policy, applicants
selected for a position that requires a controlled grade and does not meet the minimum TAFMS gates must have an approved Force Management
Plan approved by HRO and ACC prior to being placed into position.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
2.1. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, equipment
configuration, and crew briefing. Ensures ground station and aircraft are preflighted, inspected, loaded, and equipped for mission.
2.2. Operates aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, surveillance,
reconnaissance, and weapons employment operations.
2.3. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific
training.
Note: Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed an Instructor Upgrade course.

SELECTING SUPERVISOR:
SNELL, ADAM, LT COL