This position is a career-ladder position in the Flight Operations Group. The incumbent performs flight inspection activities in support of the evaluation and certification of air navigational aids and instrument flight procedures required for progression to the full performance level FG-2181-14.
Summary
This position is a career-ladder position in the Flight Operations Group. The incumbent performs flight inspection activities in support of the evaluation and certification of air navigational aids and instrument flight procedures required for progression to the full performance level FG-2181-14.
Salary includes Special Rate Pay of 54% for the Atlantic City, NJ area.
Pay scale & grade
FG 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
75% or less - The job may require up to 75% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Serves as pilot-in-command (PIC) for repositioning or ferrying aircraft and on maintenance test flights. Serves as second-in-command (SIC) on flight inspection missions. Incumbent responsible for conducting the mission and operating aircraft safely, efficiently, and in the best interest of the Government. When serving as PIC, functions as the team leader of an assigned aircrew.
Conducts in-flight inspection of IFPs and air navigational facilities, and evaluation of the quality of the signals emitted from NAVAIDS for the purpose of determining conformance to operational standards and verifying facility integrity.
Evaluates and certifies NAVAIDS and IFPs including Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Departure Procedures, Standard Arrival Routes, charts, fixes, and holding patterns to ensure adherence to prescribed standards, tolerances, operational suitability, and acceptability of electronic facility performance.
Ensures all necessary documentation required in connection with the flight inspection mission is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Position requires up to 75% travel.
Please review Required Documents and Additional Information.
Qualifications
Certificates and Ratings: All applicants must possess either a valid Commercial Pilot Certificate with airplane, multi-engine land AND instrument ratings OR an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with multi-engine land rating. In addition, all applicants must possess either a valid first or second-class medical certificate.
*Selected candidates without an ATP certificate will be required to successfully complete the ATP written exam within 60 days of appointment.
*Selected candidates must obtain a first class medical certificate prior to appointment.
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE:
TOTAL FLIGHT TIME - 1500 Hours; Flight time as a pilot in command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in-service placement actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may be waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: 1) applicant holds the required certificates and ratings; 2) applicant has acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; 3) applicant meets the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and 4) applicant's flying history indicates they are qualified for the position.
PILOT-IN-COMMAND TIME - 250 Hours; Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable.
NIGHT FLYING TIME - 75 Hours; For in-service placement actions, 25 hours may be waived if the applicant demonstrates the ability to perform the work.
FLYING TIME, LAST 12 MONTHS - 100 Hours; For in-service placement actions, up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the applicants total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. NOTE: Flight time in a FAA approved level C or D full flight simulator is creditable towards meeting the recency of flight experience. If applicable, applicant must document time in the Airplane PIC or SIC blocks of the Total in Last 12 Months section of the FAA Form 3330-47-3.
MULTIENGINE AIRPLANE TIME - 500 Hours; Experience may have been in either light or heavy multi-engine airplanes.
INSTRUMENT TIME - 75 Hours; At least 10 of the required hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or as other types of instrument flight time; e.g., hood instrument.
FLIGHT CHECK - A pre-employment flight test may be required, except for previous FG-2181, who have flown under Flight Program Operations Air Operator Certificate within the last 24 months.
In order to verify your flight hours, applicants MUST provide FAA Form 3330-47-3. Click here to obtain a copy of the required form.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education
See Qualifications Required
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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 Knowledge, Skills and Ability (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.
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
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
3) Positions to be filled at the FG-13 grade level, within AJF-1210, and a duty location of Atlantic City, NJ.
4) This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiry (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
5) Applicants must upload the following documents or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov by the closing date of the announcement (See Required Documents):
- Completed FAA Form 3330-47-3 [10/98], "Supplemental Qualifications Statement for 1825 and 2181 Series".
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) or Commercial Pilot Certificate (front and back).
- Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a First Class Medical Certificate prior to appointment.
6) This position will be filled at the FG-13 grade level and you will have promotion potential to the FG-14 without further competition. Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation of management to promote the employee selected at a future date. Promotion depends upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.
7) Selected candidates are required to sign an agreement of Pass/Fail policy and Up/Out policy for placement in the positions.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and additional required documents indicated below will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
The following documents are REQUIRED to verify qualifications for this occupation and must be uploaded (front/back if applicable) with your resume:
- Completed FAA Form 3330-47-3 [10/98], "Supplemental Qualifications Statement for 1825 and 2181 Series".
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (front/back) or Commercial Pilot Certificate (front/back).
- Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a First Class Medical Certificate prior to appointment.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Amendment Date: 04/22/2024
Amendment Note: This announcement has been extended.
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and additional required documents indicated below will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
The following documents are REQUIRED to verify qualifications for this occupation and must be uploaded (front/back if applicable) with your resume:
- Completed FAA Form 3330-47-3 [10/98], "Supplemental Qualifications Statement for 1825 and 2181 Series".
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (front/back) or Commercial Pilot Certificate (front/back).
- Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a First Class Medical Certificate prior to appointment.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
Employer's name and address
Supervisor name and phone number
Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Salary
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Amendment Date: 04/22/2024
Amendment Note: This announcement has been extended.
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
