The Next Generation of Flight is Underway - and you can be part of it! We need you and your fresh ideas to shape the air transportation system of tomorrow, and the way America flies. Come be a part of the new generation in aviation, an industry that is absolutely critical to this nation's economy and security.
The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is a fundamental transformation of our nation's airspace system. It uses 21st century technologies to meet future demands, avoid gridlock in the sky and on the runways, further improve safety, and protect the environment. For more information on NextGen, watch this brief introduction : NextGen Introduction
About the FAA Employment Information
Business Component: Eastern Region, Flight Standards Division, AEA-220
Additional Salary Information: Salary does not include Locality Pay.
No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) payments are authorized.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizen
DUTIES:
Serves as an All Weather Operations Program Manager(AWOPM) in the Eastern Region NextGen Branch, AEA-220 and is a Flight Standards (AFS) technical expert assigned to oversee, implement, and integrate All Weather Operations Programs, Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), flight operational technology and other associated Air Traffic Management (ATM) and National Airspace System (NAS) programs.
Develops and implements the NextGen, Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), Required Navigation Performance Area Navigation (RNP RNAV), Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) and Air Traffic Management (ATM) technologies.
Provides the technical coordination, evaluation and recommendation for domestic airport ILS Category II and III approach procedures. Applies operational safety concepts relative to Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) implementation, monitoring, and coordinates/ develops comments for and approval of plans. Evaluates and makes recommendations for action on ILS Category I,II and III. Provides technical outreach and information sharing programs for internal/external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation Regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State drivers license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High School diploma or equivalent.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - This experience includes at least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than, 12,500 pounds; maximum certificated takeoff weight; not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved; and professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standards. Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years, Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating (Department of Navy positions require pilot experience as demonstrated by previous ATP level performance in large multi-engine airplanes and helicopters); Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate (For positions within the Department of Navy, applicants must also be physically qualified to ride as an observer aboard squadron aircraft. In addition, must also meet physical requirements to travel and lift heavy objects while performing mishap investigations); and minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
RECENCY OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS WAIVED FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FAA EMPLOYEES IN THE 1825 SERIES***
In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA. You must also demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG-13 or FV-I for the FV-J in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience may include but not limited to:
Positions held that would demonstrate an understanding and application of progressively responsible experience could include: Director of Operations, Director of Training, Director of Safety, or a line pilot flying technologically advanced aircraft.
Specialized experience also consists of: Experience as Captain or First Officer in the last five years flying aircraft and utilizing "NextGen" equipment such as Head-Up Displays, Flight Management Systems (FMS) and Glass Cockpit, Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required (SAAAR) or Authorization Required (AR)approaches, Cat II/III approaches, Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS), Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), or Oceanic Flight using Datalink Communications (ADS-C).
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
Work experience with communications, navigation, and surveillance technologies (CNS), and procedures as they apply to flight operations and performance based navigation (PBN).
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate. Answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
1. Work experience with communications, navigation, and surveillance technologies (CNS), and procedures as they apply to flight operations and performance based navigation (PBN).
2. Ability to actively promote cooperation and teamwork, attain objectives, make decisions and exercise initiative on highly visible, complex programs.
3. Ability to direct and monitor plans of action and to monitor goals and objectives.
4. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
BENEFITS:
FAA offers an excellent comprehensive benefits programs. To learn more about the federal government benefits, please click here.
OTHER INFORMATION:
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Travel may be required.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all external announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this external announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, please include work history that describes how you meet the answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
SALARY AND LOCALITY: Locality for Jamaica, NY: 28.72%
Burlington, MA. 24.80%
The position may be filled at Jamaica, NY or Burlington, MA.
No PCS expenses will be paid.
The FAA is an excepted service agency.
This is a Core Compensation position.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of hire.
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: A. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); C. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Federal Aviation Administration - 8 months ago
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