- Position Title
- Air Safety Investigator
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- AS-12613606-25-KAT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Air Safety Investigator, GS-1815-09/11/12 position with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your qualifications.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you possess a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating, the appropriate military rating, or other certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements of the commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating (e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate)? (PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY)
2.
For GS-9, have you accumulated at least 500 hours of flight experience acting as a pilot-in-command (PIC) AND 1,000 total flight time (TFT) hours of flight experience (Note: Two hours spent as a co-pilot, FAA-certificated flight engineer on a commercial air carrier or military flight officer may be substituted for one flight hour in meeting the minimum TFT requirement.)
3.
For GS-11, have you accumulated at least 1,000 hours of flight experience acting as a pilot-in-command (PIC) AND 1,500 total flight time (TFT) hours of flight experience (Note: Two hours spent as a co-pilot, FAA-certificated flight engineer on a commercial air carrier or military flight officer may be substituted for one flight hour in meeting the minimum TFT requirement.)
4.
For GS-12, have you accumulated at least 1,000 hours of flight experience acting as a pilot-in-command (PIC) AND 1,500 total flight time (TFT) hours of flight experience (Note: Two hours spent as a co-pilot, FAA-certificated flight engineer on a commercial air carrier or military flight officer may be substituted for one flight hour in meeting the minimum TFT requirement.)
5.
For GS-9, have you accumulated at least 250 hours of flight experience in small airplanes (Note: A small airplane is defined as one having a gross takeoff weight of less than 12,500 pounds). NOTE: Hours may have been obtained as PIC or TFT.
6.
For GS-11, have you accumulated at least 500 hours of flight experience in small airplanes (Note: A small airplane is defined as one having a gross takeoff weight of less than 12,500 pounds). NOTE: Hours may have been obtained as PIC or TFT.
7.
For GS-12, have you accumulated at least 500 hours of flight experience in small airplanes (Note: A small airplane is defined as one having a gross takeoff weight of less than 12,500 pounds). NOTE: Hours may have been obtained as PIC or TFT.
8.
Do you have a valid state driver's license? (PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY)
9.
Are you able to speak and write English fluently?
10.
Do you possess a high school diploma, general equivalency degree (GED) or other comparable documentation?
11.
Do you possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations? (PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY)
12.
Do you have a chemical dependency or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance?
13.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of this position at grade GS-09.
14.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of this position at grade GS-11.
15.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of this position at grade GS-12.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Experience managing multiple tasks and projects to completion within established project deadlines.
17.
Experience leading diverse teams of technically qualified individuals in high stress environments.
18.
Experience utilizing modern computers and software programs to complete various tasks including electronic word processing, electronic presentations, dataset analysis, and document archival.
19.
Experience examining aircraft wreckage and/or supervising the testing of aircraft systems or components.
20.
Experience documenting aircraft accident wreckage using digital cameras, global positioning system receivers, and by preparing diagrams or other depictions of an aircraft accident scene.
21.
Experience preparing and/or examining aircraft and aviation personnel records.
22.
Experience participating in an aircraft accident/incident investigation led by the NTSB.
23.
Experience conducting or participating in witnesses interviews.
24.
Experience interacting with public, aviation industry stakeholders, and senior leaders within your organization tactfully and effectively under difficult circumstances.
25.
Experience providing detailed descriptions of aircraft accident/incident circumstances both orally and in writing.
26.
Experience compiling materials through electronic means during review of pilot or aircraft records, during work in support of civil operation safety aviation safety or during aircraft accident/incident investigations.
27.
Experience writing technically accurate and detailed reports documenting the facts, conditions, and circumstances discovered during aviation accident/incident investigations.
28.
Previous experience with the following complex aircraft accident causation factors:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Experience examining, plotting, and analyzing electronic, parametric data obtained from operating aircraft.
30.
Experience assimilating, interpreting, and analyzing information gained during review of pilot or aircraft records, during work in support of operational aviation safety, or during aircraft accident/incident investigations.
31.
Experience evaluating, composing, or auditing operational guidance, procedures, or safety practices of civil aircraft operators or commercial air carriers.
32.
Experience identifying, communicating, and resolving observed aviation safety deficiencies.
33.
Experience operating a civil aircraft in the national airspace system under instrument flight rules.
34.
Experience performing tasks related to civil aviation preflight planning including obtaining and interpreting aviation weather products, analyzing relevant aircraft performance data, and researching data relevant to facilities and services available.
35.
Categories/classes of aircraft you have previous experience operating:
36.
Categories/classes of aircraft you have experience maintaining, inspecting, examining and/or troubleshooting:
37.
Types of aircraft powerplants you have experience maintaining, inspecting, examining, and/or troubleshooting:
38.
Aircraft components and systems you have experience maintaining, inspecting, examining and/or troubleshooting:
39.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.