The Aerospace Engineering Technician will perform a mix of routine and varying assignments associated with analyzing, installing, repairing, fabricating, or trouble-shooting electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems and components on aircraft.

Duties

Uses state of the art computerized diagnostic equipment and specialized test equipment to analyze and resolve performance discrepancies on Flight Program Operations aircraft and flight inspection platforms in direct support of the National Airspace System (NAS). Troubleshoots and analyzes aircraft mechanical and electrical discrepancies on various agency aircraft models to include e.g. (Beechcraft King Air series e.g. 90, 200, 300), Bombardier CL-600 series, or Learjet 60. Performs aircraft modification functions which involves technical work on mechanical, electronic, and/or avionics components. Duties require knowledge of: the principles of aerodynamic properties, aircraft mechanical systems, electricity and electrical circuits; troubleshooting aircraft systems, special tools and mechanical equipment; and characteristics of corrosion treatment and protection of aircraft surfaces. This position requires a valid FAA Aircraft & Powerplant Certificate (A&P).

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Applicant must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• A physical may be required.
• Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this FV-G (FG/GS-11) position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F (FG/GS-9) 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 includes experience with troubleshooting and analyzing aircraft problems; utilizing diagnostic equipment to resolve performance discrepancies and determining airworthiness of highly modified aviation platforms.In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Must possess an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. A copy of your A&P certificate (front and back) must be uploaded to receive consideration for this position.ALSOQUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified applicants will possess and document experience on at least one of the following aircraft e.g. ({Beechcraft King Air Series-90, 200, 300}, Bombardier CL-600 series, or Learjet 60).Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

See qualifications required.

Information Regarding KSA’s:

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 Abilities (KSAs), 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.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AAC Regional HR Services Branch 6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155 AHF-S210 Oklahoma City, OK 73169 US
• Name: Jeff Westlake
• Phone: 1 (405) 954-7947
• Email: [email protected]