Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) is paramount to achieving FAA's mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. It is vital to leverage the talent, skills, and diversity within the FAA community while also strengthening our programs to attract the best-qualified and brightest talent.

Individuals with disabilities

Clarification from the agency

PWD/PWTD Public Notice.

Duties

To achieve our mission, the agency is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, developing and advancing careers for individuals with disabilities (including those with the most severe) through a variety of On-The-Spot hiring authorities and Public Notices that are posted on this website for receipt of applications.

The following will provide additional information with regard to individuals with disabilities, hiring paths etc. that may prove helpful in your search for job opportunities:

Working at FAA offers a unique opportunity to experience a career where your impact not only reaches throughout the aviation industry but around the world as well. You will be a part of a diverse workforce utilizing the latest technology, systems and resources dedicated to maintaining the safety and integrity of our civil airspace.

Positions are located across a variety of offices within FAA and will involve a variety of duties/responsibilities, projects, and competencies. We are searching for highly motivated individuals that will have the opportunity to advise on, administer, support, learn, and perform work in one or more of the following career pathways and job series:

Community Planner (0020)
Environment Protection Specialist (0028)
Economist (0110)
Human Resources Specialist (0201)
Program Manager (0340)
Program Analyst (0343)
General Natural Resources & Biological Science (0401)
Financial Specialist/Analyst (0501)
Medical Officer (0602)
General Engineer (0801)
Safety Engineer (0803)
Fire Protection Engineer (0804)
Civil Engineer (0810)
Environmental Engineer(0819)
Mechanical Engineer (0830)
Electrical Engineer (0850)
Computer Engineer (0854)
Electronics Engineer (0855)
Aerospace Engineer (0861)
Industrial Engineer (0896)
Contracting Specialist (1102)
Engineering Technician (0802)
Physical Scientist (1301)
Health Physicist (1306)
Chemist (1320)
Mathematician (1520)
Statistician (1530)
Airway Transportation Systems Specialist(2101)
Airplane Pilot (2181)
Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (2210)
Aviation Safety Inspector GA/AC OPS (1825)
Computer Scientist Cybersecurity (1550)

Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion adds value by creating a culture where the workforce can bring together creative ideas. An inclusive workplace with engaged employees spurs innovation and we welcome your application for employment. Please click on the link below for a current list of career opportunities.

Current Job Openings

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

All positions, dependent upon the title, series and grade/band levels of the position being filled, may require some level of education, general experience, and/or related specialized experience. Please review each announcement for specific duties, responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge/skills/abilities, and application procedures.

Education

Refer to each vacancy announcement for specific education requirements.

Additional information

Positions may be filled at any grade and pay band.

FAA positions may involve or require the following - background investigations; medical and/or security clearances: successful completion of a one-year probationary period; and periodic financial disclosures.

Benefits

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.

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.

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

Applicants will be evaluated based on possession of the requisite qualifications required for the position being filled.

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.

In addition to your application, you must provide proof of disability, i.e. Schedule A Letter. This letter should be on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature. The letter should state the candidates name. The letter should clearly state you are a person with a disability or targeted disability and are eligible for appointment under Schedule A hiring authority as outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102(u).

Please note that the letter does not need to detail the specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation.

OPM has provided sample Schedule A Letters for both Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals and Licensed Medical Practitioners at this link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/getting-a-job/sampleschedaletters.pdf

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.

You must apply online for each position for each position in which you want to be considered. Please follow the application procedures and instructions outlined in each announcement.

Agency contact information

National People with Disabilities Program Manager

Email

9-awa-acr-disabilitymatters@faa.gov

Address

Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
National People with Disabilities Program Manager
600 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
US

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Next steps

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 us. 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.

Public Notice for Individuals With Disabilities and Individuals with Targeted Disabilities Job in FAA Location Negotiable Upon Request,