Aviation Safety Technician

Summary Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) in a Flight Standards Office providingtechnical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI's) and the public. Performs or assists with awide range of certification, surveillance, and investigation duties requiring research andevaluation in accordance with current FAA safety directives/orders. Learn more about this agency Duties Technical AdministrationProvides expert technical knowledge and support to aviation safety inspectors, the generalpublic, stakeholders, and airmen regarding a wide variety of aviation-related topics. Extractssafety data and information from FAA records to identify trends for items that affect aviationsafety and enters technical findings in agency approved databases.This individual will provide technical assistance and/or support with certification, surveillance,investigation, and/or enforcement, examples include, but are 1101 limited to:Certification Support¿ Provides technical support to ASI's during certification of operators and air agencies.Reviews airmen certification files, submitted by designees for accuracy.Reviews inspection authorization files for renewal eligibility.Conducts Operational Color Vision Tests.Reviews designee management system to determine renewal eligibility.Compiles data for technical reports.Surveillance Support¿ Assists ASI's with surveillance of aviation events.Assists in drafting and issuing waivers and authorizations.Investigation SupportDrafts Enforcement Investigative Reports (EIR) for review and final approval by an ASLActs as the Point of Contact (POC) for safety assets (PPE) related to accident investigation Enforcement SupportIncumbent will be responsible for enforcement functions including: conductingviolations, voluntary disclosure, suspect illegal charters, incidents, navigation and altitudedeviation investigations.OtherProvides technical support for special inspections, including a variety of the functionsdescribed in the previous paragraphs.May conduct meetings or portions of meetings in support of technical work functions.Prepares technical correspondence in support of assigned work functions.Provides administrative support and project tracking utilizing required computersoftware. Requirements Conditions of employment US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Selectee will be required to report to an FAA/AVS facility. Qualifications Specialized Experience:To qualify for this position at the FG-8 grade, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-7 level. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: demonstrated accomplishment in practical technical aviation operations, computer skills and knowledge of common software applications, analytical skill, interpersonal skills, and communication skills. Typically, preferred candidates will show technical training and/or certification experience applicable to a regulatory aviation environment.To qualify for this position at the FG-9 grade, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-8 level. Specialized experience may include but not limited to: demonstrated accomplishment in practical technical aviation operations; computer skills and knowledge of common software applications; analytical skill; interpersonal skills; and communication skills; experience in gathering and compiling aviation safety data; experience in analyzing aviation safety information for the purpose of identifying trends; experience in preparing technical reports and documents; and experience in assisting in aviation investigations such as complaints, occurrences, incidents, accidents and/or violations. Typically, preferred candidates will show technical training and/or certification experience applicable to a regulatory aviation environment.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Preview job questionnaire Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. Additional information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.Position may be subject to a background investigation.A one-year probationary period may be required.The person selected for this position 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirementsLinks to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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