Aerospace Engineer

Federal Aviation Administration • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Aerospace Engineer works within the Training Delivery and Systems Section, AIR-943, conducting job function training and providing professional engineering services related to aircraft certification, continued operational safety, and designee management. The position develops and delivers engineering courses for newly hired engineers, FAA engineers, industry and military observers, and other personnel. Training covers certification standards and procedures, advanced engineering topics, and airframe and component certification. The incumbent also assists with courses on airframe structural design, analysis, testing, and aircraft and systems certification, and participates in engineering conferences concerning developments, regulations, and procedures.

The role performs specialized staff functions and serves as a technical advisor to management. It requires maintaining technical expertise and currency through FAA and industry activities and annual refresher training at an operational facility. The incumbent plans and carries out complex projects with minimal direction, serving as a course manager, principal engineer, project manager, or team member. The engineer uses independent judgment, resolves most technical problems without management intervention, and is accountable for the technical accuracy of work. Work is generally reviewed through status reports and at project completion.

The position also supports management with budget preparation and administration, staff training and travel coordination, program planning, workload scheduling, space and resource management, security, property and accountable-item management, and required reports and records. The incumbent coordinates resources and schedules, tracks suspense items, facilitates team meetings, represents the team to management, and coordinates customer relations efforts.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF-50, as applicable to the applicant.
• Must submit transcripts to meet the positive education requirement.
• Must meet the General Engineer, Series 801 qualification standard through an engineering degree, an accepted combination of education and experience, or another qualifying pathway described in the posting.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13, in the certification, continued operational safety, and/or designee management of aircraft.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Must demonstrate strong human-relations and communication skills to serve as a role model for FAA employees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job function training and provide engineering services concerning aircraft certification, continued operational safety, and designee management.
• Develop course materials and teach courses on engineering standards and certification procedures, standardization, advanced engineering topics, and airframe and component certification.
• Assist with courses involving airframe structural design, analysis, testing, and certification of aircraft, systems, and components.
• Participate in conferences of FAA engineering personnel on developments, regulations, and procedures concerning airframes.
• Perform specialized staff functions and serve as a technical advisor to management officials.
• Maintain technical knowledge and professional currency through FAA and industry engineering activities and annual refresher training at an operational facility.
• Plan and accomplish complex projects and work activities with minimal direction, serving as a course manager, principal engineer, project manager, or team member.
• Conduct meetings, prepare reports, and keep management informed about assignment status, problems, and future activities.
• Exercise independent judgment, ensure technical accuracy, and resolve technical problems within delegated authority.
• Support budget preparation and administration, staff training and travel coordination, program planning, workload scheduling, and resource management.
• Coordinate rooms, supplies, schedules, time and attendance, and travel orders; track suspense items and provide budget input.
• Facilitate team meetings, represent the team to management, and coordinate customer relations efforts.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Enhanced annual leave accrual may be offered at the hiring organization's discretion to eligible newly appointed or reappointed employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior