Technical Operations (AJW) Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Employee Requested Reassignment

Federal Aviation Administration; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 46,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration is seeking qualified applicants for a permanent position under Employee Requested Reassignment into a 2101 role in Technical Operations. The role involves supporting NAS systems and subsystems across Communications, Navigation and Landing, Surveillance, Weather, and Automation.

Education requirements include a 4-year degree in related fields or 24 semester hours in those areas; higher degrees (Ph.D. or LL.M.) qualify for FV-G level. Applications close 2027-09-14.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or related fields, OR at least 24 semester hours in these fields.
• Education must be from an accredited institution; transcript required if qualifying by education.
• FV-G level may require Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree; or 3 full years of graduate study; LL.M. if related.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to systems, subsystems, and equipment that support the NAS operation across multiple domains (Communications, Navigation and Landing, Surveillance, Weather, Environmental Service, Automation).
• Work on one or more systems to ensure NAS reliability and availability.
• Coordinate with team and management to fulfill mission requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or related fields

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 years of graduate education; or LL.M.; if related

Job description

Technical Operations (AJW) Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Employee Requested Reassignment

• Department: Department of Transportation
• Location: FAA Tech Ops 2101 ERR Duty Locations Throughout the Nation

This announcement is for FAA permanent employees requesting an Employee Requested Reassignment (ERR) into a 2101 position in Technical Operations. This announcement will not be used for promotions.

Key Responsibilities

The duties involve performing various duties associated with the systems, subsystems, and categories and equipment that support the operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). Responsibilities and duties include work in connection with one or more of the following systems: Communications, Navigation and Landing, Surveillance, Weather. Environmental Service, Automation, etc.

Requirements & Education

TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-F LEVEL BASED ON EDUCATION: Applicants must document a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields: computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or other fields related to this position, OR at least 24 semester hours in of these fields or in any combination of the following: computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or other fields related to this position.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of the transcript which includes the name of the institution, quarter or semester hours earned and/or confer date. TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-G LEVEL BASED ON EDUCATION: Applicants must document one of the following:- 1) Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 2) 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR 3) LL.M.; if related. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If qualifying based on education, applicants must submit a copy of the transcript which includes the name of the institution, quarter or semester hours earned and/or confer date. Valid Driver's License is required.

Education is not qualifying at the FV-H, FV-I, and FV-J grade levels for the 2101 series.

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 $46366 - $146571/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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