HC
$140,025 – $182,034
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a full-time civilian pilot role within the Air Force Reserve, combining flight duties in military transport aircraft with training and administrative responsibilities. The position suits experienced pilots with substantial flight hours who are willing to maintain military rank, security clearance, and geographic mobility across Air Force Reserve Command installations.
Our summary, not Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 1,000 or more total pilot hours
- Instructor qualified in unit aircraft
- Top Secret security clearance
- Willing to relocate for lateral or promotion assignments
- Become instructor qualified within two years if not already
- Air Force Reserve membership and participation
- Federal Time-In-Grade: 52 weeks at GS-12 or higher