Air Safety Specialist (Military)

Duties

• Serve as the Senior Civilian Air Safety Specialist and Advisor to the Assistant Program Manager for Aviation (APM-A), Office of the Program Manager-Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program (OPM-SANG).
• Investigate aircraft accidents to determine probable cause and recommend preventive measures for SANG and the Aviation Branch.
• Promote aviation and Occupational Safety and Health accident prevention programs for civilians, military and contractors conducting initial, instrument, and graduate helicopter military flight training and logistical support operations.
• Direct and conduct accident prevention surveys.
• Serve as President of the OPM-SANG Aircraft Accident Investigation Board.
• Participate in Board hearings and questions witnesses.
• Inspect and evaluate airfield/helipad facilities, including runways, helipads, taxiways, safety areas, lighting, signage, markings, security-related assets and other aeronautical facilities for conformance with safety and security regulations.
• Manage portions of the Army Safety Program (ASP) concerned with the prevention of accidents and injuries, which include the Army Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Civilian Accident Prevention Program (CAPP).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license.
• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Medical requirement: Candidate must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement.
• Requires a pre-placement evaluation of fitness for a CENTCOM position, which includes a medical, dental and behavioral health fitness examination. An immunization screening is also required.
• This is a Non-Key Security Cooperation (SC) position based on the duties and responsibilities. The position requires DoD SC Workforce (SCW) Certification.
• The incumbent must complete certification-related training requirements in the SC Area of Concentration (AoC) within the timeframe associated with the position's SCW certification level: SC Execution Support Management (AOC): 1 year (Basic); and
• Complete certification-related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384.
• Incumbent(s) of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and Department of the Army requirements of the SCW certification program.
• Heavy lifting up to 30 lbs required.
• Travel for business /TDY is required up to 25% of the time.
• Incumbent must have the appropriate certifications and military ratings to fly rotary-wing aircraft.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Minimum eligibility requirements for these positions are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, meeting the appropriate education and/or experience requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position.

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Graduate AND

Certificates and Ratings: For all grades and specializations, applicants must possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating, the appropriate military rating, or other certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

Minimum Flight Hour Requirements for All Applicants:

1. Total Flight Time -- Flight time as pilot-in-command in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. Each 2 hours acquired as a copilot, an FAA certificated flight engineer on a commercial air carrier, or a military flight officer on a military air carrier may be substituted for 1 hour of flight time in meeting the minimum total flight time requirements.

2. Pilot-in-Command -- Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable.

Category Flight Hours GS-11 and above

1. Total Flight Time 1500
2. Pilot-In-Command 1000

The following flight hour requirements apply only when the position requires the particular specialty:

a. Multi-engine Airplane: heavy multi-engine airplanes, i.e., gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds. Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in helicopters may be substituted.
b. Helicopter: Up to 200 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted.
c. Small Airplane: Airplane weighing 12,500 pounds or less gross takeoff weight

3. Multi-engine Airplane 500
4. Helicopter 200
5. Small Airplane 500

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrated a knowledge of basic aviation accident investigation practices, procedures, and techniques. Such experience may have been gained in work such as:• Aircraft or accident investigator, or flight safety officer for a public or private agency recognized by the National Transportation Safety Board that conducts on-scene aviation accident investigations.

• Test pilot engaged in experimental-type aircraft testing.
• Supervisor of flight operations or supervisor of aircraft maintenance with an FAA certified flying school or FAA certificated aircraft overhaul facility.
• FAA Designated Pilot Examiner or Instrument Rating Examiner.
• FAA Designated Maintenance Examiner (Inspection Authorization).
• FAA Designated Airframe and Powerplants Examiner.
• Supervisor of flight instruction in a military flight school, or a civilian flight school under military contract to provide flight training.
• Chief Pilot, or supervisor of flight operations or aircraft maintenance with a corporation or scheduled commercial operator operating two or more multi-engine aircraft.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Flight Systems
• Public Safety and Security
• Risk Management
• Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Identification

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Education
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and .
• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.
• This is a(n) CP-12 Career Field position. Safety and Occupational Health Management position.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
• FULL-TIME U.S. CONUS HIRES ON A TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT - OPM-SANG.
• Positions: candidate hired from CONUS are authorized the following foreign allowances (subject to change without notice): 25% Post Allowance; 30% Post Differential; 25% Sunday Premium Pay for actual work performed on a Sunday; and Voluntary or Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance, if eligible; and 15 days of Home Leave. Work week is Sunday through Thursday. NOTE: These allowances are governed under the DSSR and subject to change with little or no notice.
• The initial length of this overseas tour is 1 year unaccompanied or 2 years accompanied tour (pending availability of housing and command approval), adult family members only IAW PDUSD (P&R) memo of 17 Jul 08 and 7 Aug 08 JFTR/JT Appendix Q change notification (effective 18 Jul 08).