About the opportunity
This National Guard position is for a Fuel Distribution System Operator (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D2428000, located at Langley AFB, Virginia, and is part of the VA 192 FTR WG, National Guard. Major duties include organizing, administering, and evaluating a segment of the fuels quality assurance program, directing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining complete fuel distribution systems to receive, store, transfer, and issue aviation and ground fuels, operating specialized petroleum vehicles, and maintaining related storage tanks and support equipment.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive federal pay ranging from $36.32 to $42.37 per hour
- Permanent employment status within the Excepted Service
Who can apply?
- GROUP I: All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Personnel (E5/SSgt – E7/MSgt) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Air National Guard Military Technician Program
- GROUP II: All qualified Virginia Air National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Members (E5/SSgt – E7/MSgt), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician, or AGR)
- GROUP III: Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Air National Guard
- Must have military grades of Enlisted Personnel (E5/SSgt – E7/MSgt)
- Must have at least 18 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the WG-09 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal government or private sector, including experience operating, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling fuel systems and components
Required documents
- Resume showing contact information, relevant work experience with employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), hours worked per week, series and grade (for federal jobs), and education, certifications, or licensures (limited to 2 pages)
- Most recent SF-50 for current Federal Technicians
- Proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period (required for Group II applicants)
- Transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims if applicable
When to apply
- Opening Date: September 10, 2026
- Closing Date: October 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create one
- Prepare your federal resume following the 2-page limit and include all required employment details
- Click Apply to access the online application and complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire
- Upload required documents such as your resume, SF-50, or proof of National Guard membership
- Review your application package and submit it before the closing date
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act to be eligible for appointment.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Virginia Air National Guard members with military grades E5/SSgt through E7/MSgt.
- Professionals with 18 months of specialized experience in operating and overhauling fuel systems.
- Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Air National Guard.
- Those experienced in fuels quality assurance and the operation of specialized petroleum vehicles.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be able to provide a federal resume limited to two pages.
- The role requires specific military grades of E5/SSgt through E7/MSgt.
- Candidates must verify their membership in the Virginia Air National Guard.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role allows a qualified Air National Guard member to secure permanent employment status within the Excepted Service while managing critical aviation fuel infrastructure at Langley AFB.
Our take
Qualified Virginia Air National Guard members with fuel system expertise should apply, while those outside the military technician program may find it less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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