Aviation Accident Investigator Job

Summary

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

• Land and base management

  Current or former employees of a base management agency.

• Veterans

  Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

• Military spouses

  Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

• Individuals with disabilities

  Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

  Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Duties

The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge of and experience in of civil general aviation flight operations, maintenance and inspection of general aviation aircraft, and a strong working knowledge of civil aircraft accident investigation and aviation safety; be available on an on-call basis to respond to the scene of aircraft accidents, which may be located in inhospitable environments, anywhere across the United States; possesses the ability to prioritize multiple high-priority tasks; and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Denver - Aurora, Colorado GS-13 $117,501.00 - $152,753.00
Seattle/Tacoma, Washington GS-13 $118,446.00 - $153,982.00
Washington, DC (DC-MD-VA-WV-PA) GS-13 $120,579.00 - $156,755.00

As a Aviation Accident Investigator, GS-1801-13, you will perform the following major duties:

• Conducting technically complex accident/incident investigations of civil aircraft operated under 14 CFR Part 91 or 14 CFR Part 135, primarily involving small general aviation aircraft;
• Collecting and documenting factual information, data, and evidence relevant to aircraft accident/incident investigations;
• Conducting investigative interviews;
• Conducting on-scene collection, verification, analysis, and evaluation of accident data anywhere within the United States and its territories;
• Preparing written reports of investigative activities in a timely manner and in accordance with agency policy and procedures;
• Researching and developing safety recommendations, corrective actions, and other necessary changes;
• Briefing industry stakeholders and the public of the facts and circumstances of an accident/incident and coordinating transportation disaster assistance with family members.
• May conduct special investigations or studies and presents the conclusions in a comprehensive written report.
• Assisting with the investigation of major aircraft accidents and acting as a group chair in support of such investigations. May also participate in Board meetings and other large/complex technical review meetings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The work includes a mixture of sedentary and physically demanding tasks. The incumbent must be available on a periodic on-call basis to triage incoming accident/incident notifications and to respond to the scene of aircraft accidents/incident. These on-scene responses they may require vigorous physical exertion and long hours. Accident/incident scenes may be located in austere environments, anywhere across the United States or overseas. Additionally, the incumbent may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions and other environmental discomforts, unforgiving topography, and debris hazards. Also, while risk assessments are made, appropriate mitigation measures taken, and personal protective equipment used, there remains the possibility of exposure to poisonous, explosive, or other hazardous materials associated with the accident sites to which the agency deploys.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume and supporting documents (see "How to Apply" section.).
• Suitability for Federal employment.
• Financial Interest in transportation enterprises will be evaluated on a case-by-case-basis.
• Bargaining Unit Position: YES - Bargaining unit represented by NTSB-AFGE Local 2211.
• Direct Deposit is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This position is being announced concurrently under Public (U.S Citizens) procedures under Vacancy Number AS-12748126-25-KAT. To be considered under both Public (US Citizens) and Government-Wide procedures, you must apply to both announcements.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBILE FOR REMOTE WORK. ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. (EXCLUDING THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA) NEAR A MAJOR AIRPORT.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package (see the required documents section).The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2025.
• To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
• To view or print occupational questionnaire click here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12748124.
• To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.

NOTE: If you cannot apply online, please send an e-mail which includes the vacancy announcement number, position title and the reason you are not able to apply on-line to recruitment@ntsb.gov at least 1 business day before the closing date.

Next steps

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.