Program Integrator.

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command in Huntsville, AL seeks a Government Flight Representative to oversee aircraft program maintenance operations and performance of safety evaluations. The role requires coordinating at executive levels and preparing investigative reports across studies and deployments.

The incumbent must be a rated military aviator with a Secret clearance, willing to deploy worldwide, and able to travel up to 50% and undergo medical and background screening.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: aviation safety duties as a rated aviator; advising on government flight support programs; administering FAR/DFARS clauses for contracts.
• Experience analyzing aircraft maintenance and lifecycle logistics.
• Preparing comprehensive investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Government Flight Representative (GFR) and oversee aircraft program maintenance operations.
• Review and analyze contract planning as GFR and safety evaluator.
• Coordinate executive-level activities to ensure timely, cohesive support.
• Collaborate on comprehensive analysis reports across studies and investigations.
• Ensure contract compliance by evaluating contractor procedures and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Aviation safety duties

Contract compliance

Lifecycle logistics analysis

Report preparation

Flight operations coordination

Job description

Duties

• Serves as a Government Flight Representative (GFR) while providing aircraft program maintenance operations.
• Reviews and analyzes contract planning as Government Flight Representative and safety evaluator.
• Coordinates activities at the executive level to ensure timely, cohesive, and accurate support.
• Collaborates in the preparation of comprehensive analysis reports covering all phases of studies and investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures contract compliance are within regulations by evaluating contractor's procedures, performance of delegations, and maintenance requirements for assigned aircraft.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a Tier 3 (Secret Clearance), Noncritical Sensitive- Moderate Risk suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires deployment to designated locations based on operational needs of the agency.
• This position requires the incumbent to travel in a temporary duty status up to 50% of the time.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires the incumbent be a rated military aviator.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid Official Passport.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must be able to possess and maintain a Government Credit Card.
• Position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• Incumbent is required to be mobile for regular rotational assignments worldwide as the needs of the service dictate. Incumbent is required to sign a world wide Mobility agreement.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". During severe weather conditions or other emergency situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position is designated as "Emergency-Essential" during times of deployment. Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE Form 450, and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Performing aviation safety duties as a rated military aviator, (2) Advising on government flight support programs, (3) Administering contracts for compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, (4) Analyzing aircraft maintenance and lifecycle logistics, and (5) Preparing comprehensive investigative reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Materiel Maintenance Management Functional Career Field 17 position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.