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• Serves as a pilot aboard a high-performance jet trainer and performs briefings and simulator duties in support of Astronaut Space Flight Readiness Training.
• Serves as pilot-in-command or co-pilot aboard a large two-engine business jet and/or a large four engine turbo propeller cargo aircraft flying a variety of missions, requiring domestic or overseas deployments.
• As pilot-in-command, responsible for managing up to 9 crew, supporting passengers during mission support operations for airborne science missions.
• Serves as a project team member providing operational expertise for periodic test and flight programs, to include aircraft upgrades/modifications and airborne science missions.
• Manages project schedule as required. Supports reviews, such as the Configuration Control Panel, Test Readiness Review, Flight Readiness Review, and Operational Readiness Review meetings, for modifications to division aircraft.
• Identifies hazards and reports unsafe acts and procedures. Supports investigation and resolution of aircraft anomalies and mishaps as assigned.
• Participates in safety inspections and training. Provides in-flight support for emergency aircraft, managing flight schedule, and monitoring status of aircraft off-station.
• Communicates effectively with other project pilots and NASA managers to effectively utilize aircrew and aircraft to maximize mission accomplishment.
• Maintains aircraft flight manuals/checklists, aircraft-specific standard operating procedures, and annual proficiency exam and conducts quarterly continuation and aircraft-specific Crew Resource training.
• Plans aircraft deployments and coordinates travel requirements for all travelers. Ensures deploying aircrew have requisite training and documentation.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• 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.
• This position may require a one year probationary period.

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 the GS-14, you must possess:

1. Certificate and Rating: A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating and flight instructor certification or current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with ratings (category, class, type) or pilot rating and instructor certification from the armed services.

2. 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
• 250 hours pilot-in-command in a fixed wing aircraft
• 75 hours of night flying
• 100 hours of flying time in the preceding 12 months

• Planning and coordinating piloted aircraft missions for flight programs;
• Providing project management guidance to include planning, scheduling, and managing technical requirements involving high-performance aircraft;
• Establishing and communicating aviation safety training principles and procedures to reduce risks in support of aircraft operations.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Advanced Technical Training Design
• Crew Systems and Aviation Operations
• Decision Making
• Institutional Aircraft Operations
• Oral Communication