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AIR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Air Mobility CommandScott AFB, IllinoisPosted 8 Sept 2026

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Conditions of Employment Continued: Mission Essential- This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release. IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.

Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Operations Series 2150. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of transportation airlift operations concepts, principles, objectives and applicable directives in order to make independent decisions and recommendations concerning courses of action such as analyzing and resolving airlift planning issues and problems. Knowledge of aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements to ensure that crew duty day is not exceeded and that proper rest between missions is accomplished.

Knowledge of the Command-and-Control airlift planning systems and other analysis computer programs in order to maintain current and correct airlift schedules and to create and make changes to airlift schedules. Knowledge of airfield survey data and information from enroute supplements (i.e. runway length, load bearing capacity, types of fuel available, airfield firefighting capability, etc.,), which are necessary for determining the suitability of the intended destination and alternatives for cargo and passenger airlift planning support.

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Knowledge of diplomatic clearance requirements worldwide so missions planned to overfly or land in countries that acquire clearances are properly cleared. Knowledge of commercial airlines capabilities, to include type aircraft possessed and configurations available to ensure cargo and passenger mission augmentation can be negotiated and scheduled with commercial representatives. Knowledge of aircraft capabilities and limitations to include range, fuel requirements, configuration and loading and takeoff weight restrictions to ensure that proper mission scheduling has been accomplished.

Knowledge of all station and country airfield restrictions to ensure worldwide scheduling will not conflict, and cargo and passenger movement will not be unnecessarily delayed. Knowledge of airlift scheduling requirements to insure barriers to effective airlift planning has been overcome. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 a wide range of air transportation operations policies, principles, practices, operational concepts, processes, flight following operations, procedures and guidelines, including but not limited to flight operations, Air Force flying instructions, aircrew flying limitations and crew rest requirements, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS), airfield information and restrictions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, worldwide route planning, international airway routes and structures, controlled and uncontrolled airspace, and worldwide diplomatic clearance requirements.

2. Knowledge of organic and commercially contracted air transportation operations, aircraft performance capabilities, restrictions, limitations, and policies. 3. Ability to conduct air transportation operations studies and detailed analysis of complex air transportation operations functions and processes. 4. Knowledge of various computer programs that pertain to the command and control of transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work.

5. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and through verbal communication to include development of detailed Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for specific missions, as required. 6. Ability to develop executable airlift mission itineraries, to include the coordination of air refueling, if required. 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.

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