- Position Title
- Aviation Safety Compliance Specialist - Fixed-Wing Operations
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Announcement Number
- OS-6054-25-ETA- 092(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 24, 2025 to Wednesday, June 4, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
3.
What attracted you to this position?
4.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
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Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Please note that you will only be considered for the eligibility option(s) for which you select. You may select more than one option of consideration, if applicable. If the required documentation is not received by the closing date of the announcement, you will be found ineligible for the position and will be removed from further review. A resume is required for ALL consideration options.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position. YOUR RESUME MUST INCLUDE A CLEAR AND DETAILED NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, OF HOW YOU MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have more than 1 flying accident in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved?
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Do you have a minimum of 1500 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) time in airplanes?
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Do you have a minimum of 1000 hours PIC time in airplanes 12,500 lbs. or less?
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Do you have a minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years?
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Do you possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate with single and multi-engine fixed-wing ratings, and instrument rating?
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Do you possess a Flight Instructor Certificate with fixed-wing ratings?
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If you answered "B" to the question above, please specify the type of rating you possess.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
Do you possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations?
9.
Do you possess a valid state Driver's license?
10.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-12 grade level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level serving as a commercial pilot of light single and/or multi-engine airplanes in a CFR 14 Part 91 or 135 operation?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level serving as a consultant and/or subject matter expert for general aviation operations in areas such as flight scheduling, routing, passengers, cargo loading, weather, maintenance, etc.?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level providing advice, and technical assistance to management on new aviation policies, procedures, or challenges?
14.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level serving as a commercial pilot of light single and/or multi-engine airplanes in a CFR 14 Part 91 or 135 operation?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level serving as a consultant and/or subject matter expert for general aviation operations in areas such as flight scheduling, routing, passengers, cargo loading, weather, maintenance, etc.?
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level providing advice, and technical assistance to management on new aviation policies, procedures, or challenges?
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Select the statement(s) for which you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Select all that apply.
From the descriptions below, select the response(s) that best describes how your background meets the requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Interacts with citizens, stakeholders, customers, and aviation professionals at all levels of an organization.
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Prepare a variety of correspondence and written materials related to aviation planning efforts and aviation program evaluation.
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What is a Part 135 Operator?
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What does a 14 CFR Part 133 certificate allow an operator to perform?
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What is the single pilot maximum allowable flight time hours permitted and duty day length (hours) under 14 C.F.R. 135.267?
24.
What does the term AD stand for by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
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What are the commercial pilot test standards for steep turns?
26.
What FAA publication establishes commercial airplane pilot testing standards?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Serves as the focal point for the standardization of pilot evaluation procedures and recommends changes as appropriate.
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Serves as a subject matter expert on federal aviation management policies and requirements, and Federal Aviation Regulations as applied to civil and public aircraft operations and maintenance.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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This position is designated as a Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?
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During the last 7 years, have you been under any investigations?