Aviation Safety Technician

Federal Aviation Administration • San Juan, PR

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About The Position

The Aviation Safety Technician is a developmental position in a Flight Standards Office, providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors and the public. The incumbent performs or assists with a range of certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement duties that require research and evaluation in accordance with current FAA safety directives and orders.

The position provides technical assistance to inspectors, airmen, stakeholders, and the public on aviation-related topics; extracts and analyzes safety information from FAA records; and enters technical findings into agency-approved databases. The technician also supports special inspections, prepares technical correspondence and reports, assists with meetings, and provides administrative support and project tracking using required computer software.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a favorable background investigation before appointment, unless waived. A one-year probationary period may be required. The selected employee may need to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of starting. Full promotion potential is to the FG-9 level, subject to training, qualification, and supervisory recommendation.

Requirements

• 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.
• For the FG-8 grade level, demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-7 level.
• Specialized experience must provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to performing the position’s duties and be equivalent to the next lower level in the normal occupational progression.
• Specialized experience includes practical technical aviation operations; experience with common software applications; extracting data and gathering information; assisting with investigative work; and drafting documents.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Complete a background investigation with favorable adjudication before appointment, unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to reinvestigation every five years.
• Education may not be substituted for experience at these grade levels.
• The application and resume must include the official title, grade, and series for work history.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training and/or certification experience applicable to a regulatory aviation environment.

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 to identify trends affecting aviation safety, and enter findings into agency-approved databases.
• Assist Aviation Safety Inspectors with certification of operators and air agencies.
• Review airmen certification files submitted by designees for accuracy.
• Review inspection authorization files and designee management system records to assess renewal eligibility.
• Conduct Operational Color Vision Tests.
• Compile data for technical reports.
• Assist with surveillance of aviation events.
• Assist in drafting and issuing waivers and authorizations.
• Draft Enforcement Investigative Reports for review and final approval by an Aviation Safety Inspector.
• Serve as the point of contact for personal protective equipment and other safety assets related to accident investigations.
• Conduct investigations involving violations, voluntary disclosures, suspected illegal charters, incidents, and navigation or altitude deviations.
• Provide technical support for special inspections and other assigned technical work.
• Conduct meetings or portions of meetings in support of technical work.
• Prepare technical correspondence.
• Provide administrative support and track projects 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