Helicopter Pilot/Ground Safety Officer – Texas

Heli Preflight; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Houston is seeking a Helicopter Pilot/Ground Safety Officer to pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. You will also serve as the airport liaison for the Aircraft Operations Division.

You will maintain safety and flight operation expertise, lead ground safety meetings, participate in investigations, and provide rotary-wing instruction while keeping all pilot qualifications current.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate/License with rotorcraft ratings.
• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate/License with ratings.
• 1500 hours flight time as PIC or co-pilot in any aircraft.
• 250 hours PIC in rotary-wing; 75 hours night; 100 hours in last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in ground safety, aircraft maintenance, and flight operations to evaluate critical issues related to safe operation of aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and safety guidelines; advise management on safety issues.
• Organize and chair ground safety meetings; represent the Center/Agency/government/industry at meetings and boards as required.
• Serve as investigator or team member for aviation mishaps; conduct follow-up inspections on discrepancies.
• Act as rotary-wing instructor pilot; maintain qualifications; conduct annual egress, emergency procedures, and CRM training.

Skills

Ground safety

Flight operations

Safety guidelines

Instructor pilot

Crew Resource Management

Job description

Company: NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Location: Houston, TX
Posted: 1 day ago

Description

Summary

This position is located within the Aircraft Operations Division (AOD). As a Helicopter Pilot/ Ground Safety Officer (GSO), you will pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. Also serves as the airport liaison for AOD.

Duties

• Maintains expertise in areas of ground safety, aircraft maintenance, and flight operations to evaluate critical issues related to the safe operation of aircraft.
• Ensures compliance with established procedures and safety guidelines, and makes recommendations to management, as necessary, concerning any safety issues through observation and review of ongoing flight operations.
• Organizes and chairs ground safety meetings and provides representation at Center/Agency/government/industry meetings and boards, as required.
• Serves as an investigator or a member of an investigation team for aviation/aviation ground mishaps or close calls, and conducts follow-up inspections on reported discrepancies.
• Serves as a rotary-wing instructor pilot. Proactively maintains all pilot qualifications and proficiency requirements. Conducts annual egress, emergency procedures training, and Crew Resource Management training.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must be proficient in the English language.
• At the time of initial appointment, you must possess a current FAA first class medical certificate or a military pilot flight physical; OR you must obtain a NASA flight medical certification.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for this position you must possess:

• Certificate and Rating:
• A current Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate/License with ratings OR a pilot with ratings from the armed services; AND
• A current Federal Aviation Administration Flight Instructor Certificate/License with ratings OR a flight instructor with ratings from the armed services
• Flight Hours: A minimum of the following flight time hours:
• 1,500 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command or co-pilot in aircraft of any weight or category, and
• 250 hours pilot-in-command in rotary-wing helicopter, and
• 75 hours of night flying, and
• 100 hours of flight time in the preceding 12 months.
• Specialized experience: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that includes:
• Participating in aircraft maintenance, flight operations, and a wide range of human behavior and its potential for error to evaluate critical issues related to the safe operation of aircraft;
• Participating in the planning and execution of rotary-wing aircraft sorties and evaluation activities, including functional test flights;
• Conducting classroom instruction on developing, teaching, and assessing both academic and on-aircraft syllabus requirements for students training in rotary-wing aircraft.
• Instructor Time Requirement:
• A minimum of 500 hours providing flight instruction directly related to the area of instruction and category of aircraft in the position.

To receive proper consideration, you must:

• Submit a copy of your pilots license (front and back) with your application AND
• Ensure that your flight hours are indicated in your resume.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

For purposes of Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) selection priority, well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, as determined through SME review of the resume/application. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must:

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position.
• Exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in “Required Documents.”

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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