Aviation Safety Technician

Federal Aviation Administration; Allentown (Lehigh County); Remote; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Allentown, PA is seeking a Developmental Aviation Safety Technician to provide technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors and the public. The role involves participating in certifications, surveillance and investigations in line with FAA directives.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, supporting investigations, and gathering background information through records searches and interviews, with emphasis on accurate reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Inspections and compliance procedures require careful evaluation.
• Ability to research and analyze information for investigations.
• Familiarity with licensing requirements and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections per procedures and document findings.
• Provide technical support to inspections and investigations.
• Compile reports and maintain administrative records.
• Gather background information via record searches and interviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

Incumbent serves as developmental Aviation Safety Technician (AST) in a Flight Standards Office providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASl's) and the public. Performs or assists with a wide range of certification, surveillance, and investigation duties requiring research and evaluation in accordance with current FAA safety directives/orders.

Key Responsibilities

The work performed falls primarily in one of the following categories: (1) Inspections where determinations are based on visual or other specific inspection techniques and are made based on relatively clear-cut considerations such as the presence or absence of required documents or the obvious physical condition of an item or premises. These inspections are governed by specific procedures and serve as bases for action by compliance program officials.

Typically, such work includes both initial and follow-up inspections including obtaining samples and performing well-established field tests, if appropriate. (2) Technical support to inspections or investigations such as searching for, gathering, screening, and providing factual information or explanations related to the subject of an inspection or investigation or to the compliance program itself.

These tasks are performed following prescribed or established procedures to assist compliance inspectors, investigators, and program officials in their fact finding or program administration responsibilities.

The work includes activities such as obtaining background information on subjects of inspections or investigations by means of record searches, structured interviews, automated information retrieval, telephone inquiries, or correspondence; providing information to authorized persons concerning the status of particular investigations; explaining licensing or other requirements, including exceptions or exemptions, to persons or organizations subject to regulations; compiling final investigative reports with necessary exhibits; and maintaining required administrative reports on topics such as manpower, case load, and case status.

Work in investigating, inspecting, or advising individuals or organizations subject to Federal laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines to assure their understanding and compliance when such work requires considerable evaluative judgment is excluded from this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $65855 – $94563/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.