Aviation Safety Technician

Federal Aviation Administration • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Aviation Safety Technician (AST) serves with the North Texas Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs), the public, stakeholders, and airmen. The position performs or assists with certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement work, including research and evaluation in accordance with current FAA safety directives and orders. The position may be filled at the FG-8 or FG-9 grade; duties described are at the FG-9 level.

The incumbent provides aviation-related technical information, extracts and analyzes safety data from FAA records to identify trends, and enters technical findings in approved agency databases. Work also includes preparing technical reports and correspondence, providing administrative and project-tracking support using required computer software, and supporting special inspections and meetings.

Requirements

• For the FG-8 grade: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-7 level, including demonstrated accomplishment in practical technical aviation operations, computer skills or knowledge of common software applications, and analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• For the FG-9 grade: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-E, GS-/FG-8 level, including practical technical aviation operations; use of computerized database systems; preparation of technical reports; research, analysis, and recommendations; gathering and compiling aviation safety data; and assisting with aviation investigations such as complaints, occurrences, incidents, accidents, or violations.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Submit an SF-50 as specified in the required documents; current or former federal employees must submit their most recent non-award SF-50 or equivalent verifying tenure.
• Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• A Moderate Risk background investigation and favorable adjudication are required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• The selected person may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge and support to aviation safety inspectors, the public, stakeholders, and airmen on aviation-related topics.
• Extract safety data and information from FAA records, identify trends affecting aviation safety, and enter technical findings in agency-approved databases.
• Support ASIs during certification of operators and air agencies.
• Review airmen certification files submitted by designees for accuracy.
• Review inspection authorization files and designee management systems to determine renewal eligibility.
• Conduct Operational Color Vision Tests.
• Compile data for technical reports.
• Assist ASIs with surveillance of aviation events.
• Assist in drafting and issuing waivers and authorizations.
• Draft Enforcement Investigative Reports for review and final approval by an ASI.
• Serve as the point of contact for personal protective equipment and other safety assets related to accident investigations.
• Conduct enforcement functions involving violations, voluntary disclosures, suspected illegal charters, incidents, and navigation or altitude deviation investigations.
• Provide technical support for special inspections.
• Conduct meetings or portions of meetings in support of technical work functions.
• Prepare technical correspondence and provide administrative support and project tracking using required computer software.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed