Aviation Safety Technician

Federal Aviation Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading regulatory authority as an Aviation Safety Technician, where your technical expertise in aviation operations will directly support safety inspections and investigations. Contribute to crucial aviation safety initiatives while leveraging your analytical and communication skills in a dynamic environment. This position requires specialized experience and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in aviation safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation safety data analysis.
• Experience in preparing technical reports.
• Experience in aviation investigations and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors.
• Assist with certification, surveillance, and investigation duties.
• Research and evaluate according to FAA directives.

Skills

Technical aviation operations

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Technical training and/or certification in aviation

Job description

Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) with the SkyWest CMO providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI'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.

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 not limited to: demonstrated accomplishment in practical technical aviation operations; 2) experience in using computerized database systems; 3) experience in preparing technical reports; and 4) experience in researching, analyzing and providing recommendations.

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.

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.