USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Aerospace Engineer (Instructor) (Temporary Opportunity )
May be filled in various FAA duty locations, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $147K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Aerospace Engineer (Instructor) to conduct job function training and provide professional engineering services concerning the certification and operational safety of aircraft. The role involves developing course material, instructing engineers, and supporting budget and resource management for the training team.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to conduct training and provide professional engineering services concerning the certification, continued operational safety, and/or designee management of aircraft
Develops course material and instructs in the following courses:• Indoctrination of newly employed engineers in the details of acceptable engineering standards and certification procedures related to type certifications of aircraft
Standardization of knowledge and procedures used by the FAA engineers, and industry of military observers who are certificating aircraft under the Federal Aviation Regulations
Advanced professional training of engineers to qualify them for more complex activities and to keep them abreast of technological advances
Familiarization of FAA personnel, other than certificating engineers, and industry and military representatives with the problems, standards and procedures of airframe and component certification
Provides support to the management team in the preparation and administration of the budget; coordination of staff training and travel administration; program management and planning; workload scheduling; space utilization, resource management; security; property management – accountable items; reports and records as required
In addition, coordinates the use of resources, such as, rooms and supplies; work schedules; time and attendance, travel orders; tracks suspense items; and provides budget input for the most effective function of the team
Act as a team meeting facilitator; represents the team to management; and, coordinates the team’s customer relations efforts
The incumbent exercises independent judgment in meeting objectives and is responsible for technical accuracy of the work accomplished
Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or more experienced engineer
Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches
Draws on experience to solve unusual problems and may create new solutions and policy interpretations as the situation requires
Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity
Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer
Serves as a course manager, principal engineer or as a project manager
Works closely with the personnel responsible for course management and may be assigned as a project manager or as a team member
Conducts necessary meetings, prepares appropriate reports, and keeps management informed of status, problems, and future activities in support of such assignments
The incumbent maintains technical knowledge, furthers own professional growth, and maintains currency with technological advances within their specialty by participating in programs and engineering activities within FAA and industry
Participates in annual refresher training at an operational facility to maintain currency
Possesses a high degree of human relations and communications skills to function as an agency role model for both new and current FAA employees
Provides assistance to other personnel in the conduct of courses involving airframes structural design, analysis, testing and certification of aircraft and related systems and components
Participates in conferences of FAA engineering personnel to discuss new developments, changes in regulations, procedures, etc., concerning airframes
Performs specialized staff functions and serves as technical advisor to management officials
Qualification
Required
Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications
An official transcript will be required prior to appointment
Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university
US Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
This position has a positive education requirement
Degree in Engineering
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS 13
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position
Experience as an Aerospace Engineer in the certification, continued operational safety and/or designee management of aircraft
Understanding and converting procedural requirements into functional design to provide reliable and accurate course development and instruction
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
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.
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