Aviation Safety Technician

Federal Aviation Administration; Watkins (CO); Remote; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Colorado is seeking an Aviation Safety Technician to support Aviation Safety Inspectors and the public. You will perform certification, surveillance, and investigation tasks according to FAA directives.

The role involves reviewing certification files, assisting with enforcement activities, and preparing technical reports. It is a FG-9 level position with telework eligibility and a focus on aviation safety data analysis and coordination.

Qualifications

• Performs or assists with certification, surveillance, and investigation duties per FAA safety directives/orders.
• Reviews airmen certification files and designee management system for accuracy.
• Provides expert technical knowledge and support to aviation safety inspectors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Extract safety data from FAA records and enter findings in agency databases.
• Assist ASIs with certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement tasks.
• Draft Enforcement Investigative Reports (EIR) for review by an ASI and act as POC for PPE related to investigations.
• Prepare technical correspondence and provide administrative support; duties listed are FG-9 level.

Job description

• Department: Department of Transportation

Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) with the Denver Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provides expert technical knowledge and support to aviation safety inspectors, the general public, stakeholders, and airmen regarding a wide variety of aviation-related topics. Extracts safety data and information from FAA records to identify trends for items that affect aviation safety 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 not 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 Support Drafts Enforcement Investigative Reports (EIR) for review and final approval by an ASI Acts as the Point of Contact (POC) for safety assets (PPE) related to accident investigations.

Enforcement Support Incumbent will be responsible for enforcement functions including: conducting violations, voluntary disclosure, suspect illegal charters, incidents, navigation and altitude deviation investigations. Other Provides technical support for special inspections, including a variety of the functions described 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 computer software. Duties listed above are at the FG-9 level.

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 $62308 – $89470/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 2026-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government