Aviation Safety Technician
About The Position
The Aviation Safety Technician (AST) serves with the Denver Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs), the public, stakeholders, and airmen. The role performs or assists with certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement duties requiring research and evaluation in accordance with current FAA safety directives and orders. It extracts safety data from FAA records to identify aviation-safety trends and records technical findings in agency-approved databases. The technician supports operator and air-agency certification by assisting ASIs, reviewing airmen certification files submitted by designees, reviewing inspection authorization files for renewal eligibility, conducting Operational Color Vision Tests, reviewing the designee management system for renewal eligibility, and compiling technical-report data. Surveillance support includes assisting with aviation-event surveillance and drafting and issuing waivers and authorizations. Investigation support includes drafting Enforcement Investigative Reports for ASI review and final approval and serving as the point of contact for personal protective equipment related to accident investigations. Enforcement work may include investigations involving violations, voluntary disclosures, suspected illegal charters, incidents, and navigation or altitude deviations. Other duties include providing technical support for special inspections, conducting or participating in meetings, preparing technical correspondence, and providing administrative support and project tracking using required computer software. The position may be filled at the FG-8 or FG-9 level. Education is not applicable.
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 FG-8: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-7, including practical technical aviation operations, computer skills or knowledge of common software applications, and analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- For FG-9: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-E or GS/FG-8, including practical technical aviation operations, use of computerized database systems, preparation of technical reports, and researching, analyzing, and providing recommendations.
- For FG-9: experience gathering and compiling aviation safety data and assisting with aviation investigations such as complaints, occurrences, incidents, accidents, or violations.
- Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
- A Moderate Risk background investigation and favorable adjudication are required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; a probationary period may also be required.
- The selected person may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
- Current or former federal employees, including current FAA employees, must submit a recent non-award SF-50 or equivalent document verifying tenure.
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 the designee management system 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 related to accident investigations.
- Conduct enforcement investigations involving violations, voluntary disclosures, suspected illegal charters, incidents, and navigation and altitude deviations.
- 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 eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
