Summary
This position is in the Aircraft Evaluation Division (AED), AFS-150. Responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters related to maintenance safety issues.Major Duties
The work involves the full range of aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and APU activities relative to civil industry and military when appropriate. Serves as the AED technical expert with responsibility for the planning, development, standardization, evaluation and effectiveness of assigned AED programs nationwide. The incumbent must be highly qualified and competent in the various segments of aircraft maintenance as well as demonstrate a thorough and current knowledge of the techniques and responsibilities necessary to attain airworthiness. The incumbent applies a sound working knowledge of the regulations, policies, procedures, and the technical and administrative factors affecting the scope of aircraft maintenance activities of Flight Standards. In view of the freedom and wide scope of activity, the incumbent must possess a high level of initiative coupled with a working knowledge of automated data processing statistical techniques in order to logically assemble, evaluate, and make informed judgements based on the myriad of details available. Specifically, the incumbent serves as the AED specialist on maintenance aspects for assigned aircraft propulsion systems, APUs, and propellers. Serves as a member or leader of AD boards, Flight Operations Evaluation Boards (FOEBs), Maintenance Review Boards (MRBs), Type Certification Boards (TCBs), and Flight Standardization Boards. When acting as the MRB leader, the incumbent must assure well in advance that assigned agency personnel receive the appropriate training on the MSG 3 process prior to the actual working group meetings. Obtain input from a variety of sources from within the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as from manufacturers and operators when determining that this program (MRB) meets the uniform minimum maintenance standards established by the 14 CFR. Participates in the establishment of standard practices and procedures for assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and/or APUs produced by the assigned manufacturer, including airworthiness limitations, while assuring these criteria meet the standards established by the CFRs and FAA policy. Reviews the assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propeller, and/or APU manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness requirements for conformity with the CFR and industry needs, with particular emphasis on assuring realistic, economical, and technically practical programs of airworthiness which are applied by the industry and measured by FAA field inspectors. Participates as an observer and assists in functional and reliability testing conducted during the Type Certification process. Advises on problems concerning the maintenance programs that effect new aircraft entering service in general aviation and/or operations. Manages reliability team efforts during the development of the standards and procedures. Acts as a subject matter expert for all information on assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and APUs, which is related to achievement of reliability and allied maintenance standards, e.g., Service Difficulty Reports, Alert Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, extended operations ETOPS reporting and accidents and incident reports, etc. Provides technical and administrative assistance to Aircraft and Engine Certification Offices, Flight Standards field offices, and operators, as requested, relative to assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and APUs and represents the agency on assigned areas as directed. Represents the Flight Standards Service in meeting pertinent to assigned specialty involving the aviation industry, regulatory authorities, and other government officials. Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.Evaluations
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.How to Apply
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Amendment Date: 04/29/2026 Amendment Note: This announcement has been extended.What to Expect Next
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.Required Documents
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), must be submitted. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.Other 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 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 KSA 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. How You Will Be Evaluated for Internal Announcements: Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Demonstrated Abilities; Leadership and Management Dimensions; or 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. Duty Location: Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Aviation Safety (AVS) Duty Location. 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. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted. This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (www.passnational.org) Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
