USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Supervisory Aircraft Pilot) (Temporary Opportunity) (Flight Test)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $112K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a Supervisory Aircraft Pilot to manage the Aircraft Certification Service Flight Test Program. The selected candidate will supervise flight test activities nationally, ensuring safe and effective implementation through a team of Flight Test Managers across the United States.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Incumbent is responsible for the supervision and management of the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Flight Test activities at a National level and reports directly to the AIR Flight Test Program Executive
Incumbent is responsible for the safe and effective implementation of flight test activities through the supervision of a cadre of Flight Test Managers who are geographically distributed throughout the United States
The work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion
Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution
Individual and organizational performance is reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures
The Manager has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs of the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) National Flight Test activities
Develop mutually rewarding relationships with fellow employees, industry and stakeholders demonstrated by conducting activities to the highest ethical and professional standards by communicating effectively, remaining flexible, respecting differing opinions, and exercising patience in challenging situations
Managerial duties involve planning; setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities; succession planning; monitoring and evaluating performance; mentoring, coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; budget preparation, to include; travel, overtime, and local flight training allowances; ensuring that the staff meets medical and drug screening requirements and taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary action, as necessary
Supervisory Flight Test Branch Manager will assure that the subordinate managers work in close coordination with the local AIR offices responsible for carrying out certification activities
Incumbent manages the flight test aspects of Continued Operational Safety (COS), delegation oversight, training, and certification of aircraft from a national perspective
The Manager is responsible for assuring that the AIR Flight Test Program is administered and monitored in accordance with applicable regulations, policy, and guidance and maintains an awareness of all AIR flight activities
Incumbent (or his designee) serves as a member of, and leads, the Flight Test Leadership Team
The incumbent will be responsible for developing an office structure to support the mission
The incumbent is expected to maintain flight currency in accordance with national policy for flight test managers
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required
A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J, FG/GS-14
Specialized experience includes: Experience in developing plans and techniques to improve programs; Managing and directing work involved in the application of aviation safety regulations, policies and objectives to identify, define, or organize work for multiple work activities; Setting priorities and establishing schedules for completion
All applicants MUST possess a valid first or second-class medical certificate
Candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating with airplane single-engine and multi-engine land and instrument ratings or the appropriate military ratings
Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience
The following flight hour requirements apply: Total Flight Time-1750 hours; Pilot-In-Command-1150 hours; Night Flying-75 hours; Flying Time, Last 12 Months-100 hours; Multi-engine Airplane-500 hours; Instrument-75 hours
Failure to successfully complete all required training, including the FAA initial flight test training course, and to obtain all required certificates may result in reassignment, demotion, or dismissal
Candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency in an aircraft, including a flight check to demonstrate ability to perform flight test techniques
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
Benefits
Manager Performance Incentive (MPI)
A comprehensive benefits package
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