MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
1. Demonstrated experience in an aviation related position (such as Pilot, Navigator, Air Traffic Controller, TERPS Specialist or terminal graphic procedure design specialist) that requires an understanding of air navigation principles/publications, and airspace/airfield infrastructure and operating procedures.
2. Demonstrated basic proficiency with computers, databases, or software including but not limited to Microsoft suite, Google products, or Cloud-based storage.
3. Demonstrated experience managing multiple competing priorities in an environment where timelines frequently change.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science, Commercial Aviation, Flight Science/Education, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Air Traffic Management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or other related degrees that includes actual or simulated aeronautical experience mandated with the curriculum along with a thorough knowledge of domestic and international air navigation principles as well as airspace, air infrastructure, and flight operations.
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B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of completed coursework in Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Studies, Geospatial Information Systems, Global Security and Intelligence, Cartography, Homeland Security, or other areas related to aeronautical navigation and operations plus a minimum of 250 hours of flight experience as a pilot, co-pilot, navigator, or flight instructor -OR- a minimum of 3 years of civilian or military work expertise as an air traffic controller, flight dispatcher, flight or ground school instructor, mission planner, Aeronautical Information Specialist, Terminal Enroute Procedural Specialist (TERPS), or other field which provided an understanding of air navigation principles, operations, publications, airspace, and/or airfield infrastructure.
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C. Experience: A minimum of 6 years of work experience within an analytical occupation that involved the acquisition , collection, analysis and evaluation, extraction and population, and maintenance of Geospatial or Safety of Navigation related databases -OR- hold an FAA credential in an Aeronautical work role involved in the acquisition, collection, analysis and evaluation, extraction and population, and maintenance of Geospatial or Safety of Navigation related databases.
* No Licensure/Certification Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors; Stereopsis ability required for assignments that require the use of stereo imagery; Near visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lenses
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Demonstrated expertise in the utilization of navigational products and data, including but not limited to civilian or military aircraft/flight decks, air traffic control, or DoD flight management systems and FLIP products.
2. Knowledge of database operations, maintenance, building and coding, especially PostGres, database scripting or programming (use of Python and Sequel), and/or cloud-based technology or methodology.
3. Experience applying analytical methodologies or techniques to aeronautical sources, data or imagery.
4. Demonstrated experience applying certification standards to ensure quality, accuracy, and currency of data.
5. Demonstrated experience analyzing and resolving complex problems within the field of aviation.