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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

COMMERCIAL AVIATION OPERATIONS ANALYST

Scott AFB, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $140K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Commercial Aviation Operations Analyst to serve as the Department of Defense and command headquarters expert, applying military or commercial pilot experience to analyze commercial air carrier operations. The role involves conducting evaluations, preparing performance assessments, and providing expert technical information to senior military officials regarding air transportation safety and quality requirements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies extensive Air Force, military, or commercial pilot experience in conducting evaluations of commercial air carrier operations of major, regional, and on-demand airlines utilizing turbine, turboprop, and reciprocating fixed and rotary wing aircraft, both domestic and foreign, against DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Requirements for commercial air carriers as outlined in 32 CFR 861, Federal Aviation Regulations, and industry standards

Prepares written performance evaluations of air carriers currently DoD approved and assessments of carrier applications (statement of intents) of air carriers requesting to become DoD approved

Serves as a senior command headquarters staff action officer and as the source of expert opinion and technical information on commercial aviation operations issues to the CARB, a group of senior military officers charged with ensuring air carriers providing airlift to the DoD are safe

Conducts special projects and studies relating to any aspect of commercial airlines flight operations as assigned or indicated by findings or on-going analysis of air carriers

Qualification

Air Force pilot experienceCommercial airline pilot experienceFlight operations evaluationFAA regulationsAnalytical techniquesSafety program knowledgeCommercial aviation standardsSoft skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Travel may be performed as a passenger or operator of automobiles, as a passenger on DoD-owned or operated aircraft or as a passenger on a commercial airline

Air Force pilot experience or extensive commercial airline pilot experience (ATP) is critical to the successful completion of the work

Work away from the office is performed in and around aircraft in all weather conditions

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing

Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector)

Thorough knowledge of commercial air carrier flight operations, standards, procedures, training and policies to assess, analyze and evaluate flight operations to include all areas of a commercial air carrier's operations department including FAA enforcement actions (violations), accidents, incidents, fleet composition, crew hiring, training, captain upgrade, scheduling, in-flight performance, flight records, operational control, charter procedures, safety program, and security

Thorough knowledge of flight air crew standards, policies, procedures, safety, and training methods to observe, evaluate, and assess pilots and flight attendants

Knowledge of the operation of turbine, turboprop, and reciprocating powered fixed and rotary wing aircraft

Thorough knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of the commercial aviation industry, the FAA, Air Mobility Command (AMC), and DoD Commercial Airlift Division

Knowledge of the National Transportation Safety Board responsibilities

Thorough knowledge of the following regulations, laws, directives, and requirements is required as they relate to commercial aviation operations and programs, as well as supporting the research and analysis of commercial air carriers: 10 USC Section 2640, Defense Authorization Bill; FAA regulations, Part 1, 43, 65, 91, 135, 121, and 145, FAA Order 8000.4H; FAA Aviation Safety Analysis Computer Systems (ASAS); DoD Instruction 4500.53; Commercial Passenger Airlift Management and Quality Control; DoD Air Carrier Analysis Support Computer System (ACAS); DoD Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Requirements; AMC and DoD Commercial Airlift Division operating procedures

Knowledge of the air flight operations technical programs, plus the qualitative and quantitative techniques required for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and results of these administrative and technical programs such as, fleet reliability data, deferred operations rates, engine shutdowns, and fleet operational statistics

Knowledge of commercial aviation operations activities, flight records, skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods when evaluating the operations programs of an air carrier seeking or presently participating in the DoD Air Transportation Program

In depth knowledge of air carrier industry practices and operations along with transportation requirements data to monitor and analyze whether transportation agreements meet user requirements

Thorough knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes concerning air transportation programs throughout the DoD

Knowledge and skill in analytical and investigative techniques to conduct evaluations of private industry organizations

A general working knowledge of personal computers, automated systems, and current software programs is necessary to research and prepare performance evaluations

Extensive knowledge and skill in analytical and investigative techniques to conduct flight operations evaluations of private industry organizations

Expert skill in conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive air transportation programs

Mastered application of qualitative methods for assessment of commercial aviation operations, standards, procedures, work processes, practices, training and policies, program, and security

Knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments

Work requires knowledge of relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the employing agency or in other agencies

Extensive knowledge of flight air crew standards, policies, procedures, safety and training methods to observe, evaluate and assess pilots and flight attendants

Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of transportation policies, principles, and practices or in depth knowledge of a specialized function or support service of transportation

Thorough knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes concerning air transportation programs

Thorough knowledge of commercial aviation operations technical programs, plus the qualitative and quantitative techniques required for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and results of these administrative and technical programs such as, fleet reliability data, deferred operations rates, engine shutdowns, and fleet operational statistics

Skill to effectively meet and deal with people of various backgrounds and occupations

Extensive experience (minimum as an instructor or evaluator pilot) and advanced skill in the application of Air Force rated aviator (e.g. pilot) expertise as it applies to the assigned program or to the assigned area

Mastery of flight operations regulations, laws, directives, and requirements

Knowledge of the operation of turbine, turboprop, and reciprocating powered fixed and rotary wing aircraft

Advanced skill in auditing commercial air carriers' management oversight, internal audit programs, safety programs, flight operations, hiring, training, upgrade programs, scheduling, in-flight performance, operations control, charter procedures, security operations, and contractual requirements

Mastery in preparing project papers, staff reports, and presenting briefings to managers which encourage understanding and acceptance of the findings and recommendations

Expert ability to perform detailed inspections of complex commercial aviation operations functions and processes

In-depth knowledge of commercial aviation computer management tools and application, extensive knowledge of Air Carrier Analysis Support system or like aviation database, a general working knowledge of personal computers and software programs