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Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AVS, Flight Standards Service, Civil Aviation Registry Division, AFB-700

Summary

Serves as the Manager, Civil Aviation Registry Division, AFB-700, responsible for registering all U.S. civil aircraft, recording encumbrances on U.S. civil aircraft and parts, maintaining individual aircraft records, issuing U.S. airmen certificates, maintaining U.S. airmen certificate records and verifying foreign airmen certificates.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/14/2026 to 05/18/2026
Salary
$134,118 - $207,931 per year

Salary shown does not include locality. Locality will be determined upon selection.

Pay scale & grade
FV L
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location
1 vacancy
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
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AAC-FS-26-AFB700-98670
Control number
869010900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent employees in the AVS Line of Business including AMA-200

Duties

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The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and oversight for the full range of AFS programs and business activities by driving collective results. Responsible for managing the development of the Service's strategic direction selling measurable outcomes and adjusting resources as necessary to meet goals and objectives within targeted timeframes. The incumbent is also responsible for the planning, formulation, implementation, administration and evaluation of a variety of AFS programs and projects. This includes directing a cohesive leadership team that sets clear strategic direction, assures alignment across all organizational functions and programs, and fosters commitment to the values, principles, and objectives of the organization. Creating and articulating clear organizational vision and functional change. Creating and sustaining strategic alignment and aligning leadership strategy with business strategy.

Leads and directs a staff of highly skilled program managers and technical personnel including aviation safety inspectors, engineers, statisticians, operations research analysts, economists, management and program analysts, and administrative support for the development and implementation of systems to modernize and maintain the architecture of the National Airspace System (NAS). Maintains a broad set of programs that establish the framework for technical guidance oversight of aviation safety inspectors through the Flight Standards Information Management System which impacts the FAA's mission and services; developing recommendations for responding to challenges and changes; developing new insights to situations; and encouraging new ideas and innovations. Specifically provides direction through subordinate staff members in the planning, oversight, and evaluation of AFS programs to administer and secure compliance with agency regulations, programs, standards and procedures in one or more of the following:

  • AVS's facilities and equipment (F&E) program, providing AVS with system engineering, economic analysis, operations research capabilities to enhance the development and integration of new technologies and procedures;
  • The agency's complex national programs for the registration of the Unites States (U.S.) civil aviation aircraft and the certification of U.S. foreign airmen;
  • The oversight of ASTARS for AFS and the integration of the other organizations within AVS;
  • The Safety Awareness, Feedback, and Evaluation (SAFE) Program to measure the Aviation Community stakeholder perception of effectiveness with various FAA mandated and regulatory processes and programs designed to promote continuous improvements to maintain the safest aviation system in the world;
  • The AFS National Training Program, including Leadership Development, providing oversight of strategic planning, training program development, inspector currency and qualifications, training program administration and evaluation, budgeting, resource management, contract management, policy exceptions, and field technical support;
  • The administration of the Flight Program;
  • The AFS LDR and Quality Assurance Representative and the PURE System Administrator and provides guidance on the Federal Activity Inventory Review Act to AVS/AQS;
  • The Acquisition Management System and Life Cycle Management Policies for Aviation Safety; and
  • Emergency Planning and Response.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • A one-year managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience applying expert technical knowledge to manage programs/projects including estimating costs, allocating staff, establishing schedules and milestones, and identifying deliverables to accomplish goals and objectives in support of the National Airspace System (NAS).

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Information Regarding KSAs: 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors, 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 HR Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions 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.

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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

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. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
  2. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Salary does not include locality payment. Duty location will be determined at selection.
  6. To confirm receipts of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz at Sidney.R.Heifetz@faa.gov.


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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Agency contact information

Sidney Heifetz
Phone
1 (405) 954-7981
Email
Sidney.R.Heifetz@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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