Aviation Safety Technician

US Federal Aviation Administration; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in New York is seeking an Aviation Safety Technician to provide technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors and the public, handling certification, surveillance, and investigations with research and evaluation of FAA directives.

The position emphasizes gathering aviation safety data, assisting in investigations, and delivering clear analytical recommendations to improve safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in practical technical aviation operations.
• Experience using computerized database systems.
• Experience preparing technical reports.
• Experience researching, analyzing and providing recommendations.
• Experience gathering and compiling aviation safety data.
• Experience assisting in aviation investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors and the public.
• Assist with certification, surveillance, and investigations as required.
• Research and evaluate safety directives/orders.

Skills

Aviation operations

Database systems

Technical reporting

Data analysis & recommendations

Tools

Database software

Job description

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

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 is:

• demonstrated accomplishment in practical technical aviation operations
• computer skills or knowledge of common software applications
• analytical skills, interpersonal skills and communication skills

To qualify for this position at the FG-9, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-E, GS-/FG-8 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is:

• demonstrated accomplishment in practical technical aviation operations
• experience in using computerized database systems
• experience in preparing technical reports
• experience in researching, analyzing and providing recommendations

In addition, experience must also include the following:

• experience in gathering and compiling aviation safety data
• experience in assisting in aviation investigations such as complaints, occurrences, incidents, accidents and/or violations

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact rating or may result in not being considered for the job.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

This position may be filled at the FG-8 or FG-9.

Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.

Security Requirements:

Non-critical sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved.