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Training Coordinator

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Traffic Organization, Central Service Area, WCN51; CHICAGO OSS

Summary

The Training Coordinator coordinates technical and non-technical training programs for the Technical Operations organization.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/14/2026 to 06/03/2026
Salary
$84,153 - $130,445 per year

Salary includes locality payment of 30.86%

Pay scale & grade
FV H
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Aurora, IL
Elgin, IL
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
I
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://www.passnational.org).
Announcement number
AGL-ATO-26-KRS-98683
Control number
869076400

Duties

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Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/ programs or other work activities. Maintains knowledge of FAA training requirements, policies and processes. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and assisting the Senior Training Coordinator plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Ensures all prerequisite training, enrollment and pre­ course counseling forms are completed in a timely manner. Consults with coordinator or manager to identify training needs and translate them into training opportunities, and/or training plans.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments may include: compiling, tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; providing guidance to less­ experienced professionals in day-to-day-operations; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex/difficult problems; and recommending improvements to systems and processes.

Collaborates with the coordinator and management to develop comprehensive training material for non-technical training required to meet current needs which cannot be satisfied by training available from within the FAA, computer based instruction mode, or out-of-agency. Reviews, evaluates, advises, tracks and reports employees' training and certification status on systems and services that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Ensures the coordinator and management are kept apprised of the organization's non-technical and technical training needs and trends.

Contacts typically are internal and external, with regular contacts among major subdivisions and LOB's/SO's, customers and other external parties to share information about the FAA and explain the applications of policies and procedures. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or recommend new approaches. Assignments often require reviews of policies and precedents under the limited guidance of the Senior Training Coordinator and/or management.

Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Refers to managers problems that require their attention. May help them develop and recommend solutions. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

Qualifications

To qualify for FV-H, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-10/11. Specialized experience to include: compiling, tracking analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; providing guidance to less experienced professionals in day to day operations; recommending solutions and improvements to systems and processes.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

Please note: There is one vacancy that will be filled at either the FV-H level, or the FV-I level. This announcement is for the FV-H level. If you are interested in being considered at the FV-I level, please apply to announcement https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/869074400

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA , in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

In addition to the KSA's, there are quality ranking factors for this announcement. A QRF is a KSA or competency that could be expected to significantly enhance performance in a position, but is not essential for satisfactory performance.

Interview: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

FAA's CORE COMPENSATION PLAN This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm

Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held.

No references will be made from your Official Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Kelsey Schmidt
Phone
1 (816) 329-2671
Fax
1 (816) 329-2656
Email
Kelsey.r.schmidt@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ACE Regional HR Services Division
901 Locust Street, Room 402
AHF-C100
Kansas City, MO 64106
US

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