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Unspecified
Scott AFB, IL (On-Site/Office)
Duties
Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Department of Defense and command headquarters expert as a commercial aviation operations analyst, applying Air Force military or commercial rated pilot experience and civilian airline knowledge/experience to inspect/analyze all operations aspects of commercial passenger and cargo air carriers providing or attempting to provide air transportation to the Department of Defense (DoD). Inspections and analysis are in accordance with 10 USC 2640, 32 CFR 861, and DoD Instruction 4500.53. As the DoD expert in commercial aviation operations, this position provides findings and analysis to senior DoD decision-makers, and the Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB), which is comprised of general officers or equivalent, to facilitate a determination as to whether or not commercial air carriers should be allowed to carry DoD passengers and/or cargo. Act as the senior DoD representative working with air carriers to resolve any deficiencies to the satisfaction of DoD requirements. As a senior level action officer, prepares staff packages such as staff summaries, point papers, policy papers, position papers, briefings, as well as other executive level correspondence for general officer review. Position also performs analysis of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) assessments of commercial aviation operations and procedures and makes safety recommendations to the CARB on impact to industry or air carrier use or non-use decisions.
Duties:
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment Continued:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Mastered application of qualitative methods for assessment of commercial aviation operations, standards, procedures, work processes, practices, training and policies, program, and security. Extensive 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. 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. 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. 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 of flight operations regulations, laws, directives, and requirements. Expert ability to perform detailed inspections of complex commercial aviation operations functions and processes. 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. 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. Expert skill in conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive air transportation programs. Mastery in preparing project papers, staff reports, and presenting briefings to managers which encourage understanding and acceptance of the findings and recommendations. Extensive knowledge and skill in analytical and investigative techniques to conduct flight operations evaluations of private industry organizations. Skill to effectively meet and deal with people of various backgrounds and occupations. 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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Department of Defense and command headquarters expert as a commercial aviation operations analyst, applying Air Force military or commercial rated pilot experience and civilian airline knowledge/experience to inspect/analyze all operations aspects of commercial passenger and cargo air carriers providing or attempting to provide air transportation to the Department of Defense (DoD). Inspections and analysis are in accordance with 10 USC 2640, 32 CFR 861, and DoD Instruction 4500.53. As the DoD expert in commercial aviation operations, this position provides findings and analysis to senior DoD decision-makers, and the Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB), which is comprised of general officers or equivalent, to facilitate a determination as to whether or not commercial air carriers should be allowed to carry DoD passengers and/or cargo. Act as the senior DoD representative working with air carriers to resolve any deficiencies to the satisfaction of DoD requirements. As a senior level action officer, prepares staff packages such as staff summaries, point papers, policy papers, position papers, briefings, as well as other executive level correspondence for general officer review. Position also performs analysis of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) assessments of commercial aviation operations and procedures and makes safety recommendations to the CARB on impact to industry or air carrier use or non-use decisions.
Duties:
- 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.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position 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.
- Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Conditions of Employment Continued:
- 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. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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