Public Notice for Aviation Safety Technician (Direct Hire) Job in May be filled in various FAA duty locations

Vacancy No. AAC-FAA-26-PUB NOT-96074 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $47,738.00 to $68,549.00 Grade 8 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/24/2026 Close Date 9/30/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
May be filled in various FAA duty locations


Public Notice for Aviation Safety Technician (Direct Hire)

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety (AVS)

Summary

Direct hiring authority for the 1802 series is being used to fill this position in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aviation Safety (AVS) organization. Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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 of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

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.

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens

Duties

Provides expert technical knowledge and support to Aviation Safety Inspectors, the general public, stakeholders, and airmen regarding a wide variety of aviation-related topics. Extracts safety data and information from Federal Aviation Administration records to identify trends for items that affect aviation safety and enters technical findings in agency approved databases. Provides technical assistance and/or support with certification, surveillance, investigation, and/or enforcement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Positions may be filled at any grade level.
  • Duty location may be negotiable upon request.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should referent the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FG/GS-8 LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-7 level.

Specialized Experience* may include but not limited to: Experience demonstrating accomplishments in practical technical aviation operations; utilizing computerized database systems or knowledge of common software applications; and performing analytical skills, interpersonal and communication skills. 

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE FG/GS-9 LEVELyou must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-8 level.

Specialized experience* may include but not limited to: Experience in gathering and compiling aviation safety data; analyzing aviation safety information for the purpose of identifying trends; preparing technical reports/documents; and assisting in aviation investigations such as complaints, occurrences, incidents, accidents and/or violations.

Typically, preferred candidates will show technical training and/or certification experience applicable to a regulatory aviation environment.

*Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional 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

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • This Public Notice will serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
  • Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
  • Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
  • Position(s) may be filled at any grade level.
  • Duty location may be negotiable upon request.
  • Position may be subject to drug and alcohol testing if applicable.
  • Bargaining and non-bargaining unit positions may be filled.
  • Full promotion potential to the FG-9 level: Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



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.

Required Documents



If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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.

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.

Agency contact information

9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Phone
1 (000) 000-0000
Email
9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

Next steps

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.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Phone
1 (000) 000-0000
Email
9-AHR-AHF-PUB-NOT@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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