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Public Notice for General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety (AVS)

Summary

Direct hiring authority for the 1801 series is being used to fill this position in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aviation Safety (AVS) organization. Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/30/2025 to 02/26/2026
Salary
$52,998 to - $172,257 per year

The salary listed does not include locality. Locality will be determined on the duty location of the selectee.

Pay scale & grade
FV G - K
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
May be filled in various FAA duty locations
Many vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ACT-FAA-26-PUB NOT-96787
Control number
853256200

Duties

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The incumbent will perform the primary duties of which are to administer, coordinate, supervise, or perform inspection, investigative, analytical, or advisory work to assure understanding of and compliance with Federal laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines to set, oversee, and enforce safety standards for all parts of the aviation industry.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Successful completion of security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Positions may be filled at any pay band level.
  • A pre-employment physical may be required.
  • FAA Duty location may be negotiable upon request.
  • Please Review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

Reference U.S. OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Administrative & Management Positions General Schedule Qualification Standards

To qualify for this position at the FV-G level, applicants must have at least 3 years general experience, 1 year of which is equivalent to the FV/FG/GS 4 or F level.

OR

Education

  • 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

To qualify for this position at the FV-H level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-G or FG/GS- 5/7/9 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes performing aviation-related inspections, investigations, compliance activities, security risk assessments, and air carrier certification and surveillance as a contributing or independent team member; applying aviation regulations, policies and technical guidance; analyzing operational data; identifying safety or compliance issues; participating in accident or incident investigations; and recommending corrective actions with progressively less supervision.

OR

Education

  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
  • 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or
  • LL.M., if related

To qualify for this position at the FV-I level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-H or FG/GS 10/11/12 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes experience leading or coordinating aviation-related inspections, investigations, compliance activities, air carrier certification/surveillance programs, and security risk assessments; independently interpreting and applying complex aviation regulations and policy; overseeing and contributing to accident or incident investigations resolving significant compliance and safety issues; providing technical expertise to lower graded personnel.

To qualify for this position at the FV-J level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-I or FG/GS 13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes leading or supervising aviation inspections, investigations, air carrier certification and surveillance programs, and security risk assessments; independently interpreting and applying complex aviation regulations and policy, overseeing accident or incident investigations; resolving significant compliance and safety issues; providing technical expertise; and mentoring or guiding lower graded personnel.

To qualify for this position at the FV-K level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-J or FG/GS 14 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes serving as a senior technical authority by managing complex aviation safety, compliance, certification, and surveillance programs with regional or national impact; providing authoritative interpretation of aviation regulations and policy; leading high-risk or high-visibility accident investigations; resolving unprecedented or highly complex safety and regulatory issues; advising senior leadership and external stakeholders; and influencing policy, procedures, and strategic initiatives to ensure sustained compliance with aviation standards.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.


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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

Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this public notice announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.

3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits

4) Positions may be filled at any pay band level.

5) This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository – positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

6) FAA Duty Location may be negotiable upon request.

7) This position may be subject to drug and alcohol testing if applicable.

8) Bargaining and non-bargaining positions may be filled.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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.

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