EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city or state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Job Opening: 65652

Opening Date: July 9, 2026
Closing Date: July 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

Job Title EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Full Performance Level GS-12

Division CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE GROUP

Unit Aviation Support

Location Richmond, VA.

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Job Type Full Time/Permanent

Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens

Number of Positions Available
1

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Salary GS-12 $93,499.00--$121,551.00

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY

The Aviation Support Unit oversees and manages the Safety Management System, aircraft maintenance, quality assurance, datalink/special mission equipment, and asset management for a fleet of over 100 aircraft nationwide. ASU ensures the airworthiness and mission readiness of the entire fleet, upholding the highest standards of operational excellence and safety across all missions.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel required to distant facilities for repair, maintenance, training or consulting on aircraft matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is usually performed from work stands, where parts worked on are in hard to reach places that require climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, occasionally may lift items that weigh fifty (50) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a heated but not air conditioned hanger. Some maintenance and repair may, as circumstances require be performed outside in inclement weather. Dirt, oil, grease and water are encountered in carrying out the work.
• Duties require occasionally working near operating turbine engines, or rotating machinery, such as drills, lathes, grinders, etc.
• Fumes are encountered from volatile fuels, such as cleaning solvents, paint spray and gasoline.
• Some duties are accomplished in unprotected areas where dust, rain, snow, sun and wind are encountered with temperatures ranging from 100 degrees F in the summer to below freezing in the winter with protection from the elements being the type of clothing worn.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Ensure mission capability of turbine powered aircraft by maintaining these aircraft to airworthiness standards as defined by the rules under which such aircraft are operated.
• Making and inspecting repairs to a variety of complex turbine aircraft systems, sub-systems, assemblies, equipment and aerodynamic surfaces such as flight control, hydraulic, oil, fuel, pneumatic, environmental, avionics, electrical systems, landing gear assemblies, and turbine engines components.
• Utilizes test equipment, maintenance manual procedures, computer databases, wiring diagrams, blueprints, visual checks, and other resources to troubleshoot (trace, identify, and locate), and diagnose systems to determine the type and extent of repairs needed and to make the required repairs and perform operational tests.
• Highly skilled in interpreting written and verbal descriptions of discrepancies, malfunctions, anomalies, and aircraft performance related complaints from pilots and determines the cause(s) and devices and pursues a scheme to return the aircraft to airworthy status. In-depth knowledge in detecting malfunctions during routine and non-routine inspections, and repairing as needed.
• Assumes full responsibility for parts, equipment, tools, inspection, diagnosis, repairs and all technical decisions pertaining to the airworthiness of the aircraft. Inspects, repairs and certifies that work performed was completed in accordance with best industry practices and standards and in compliance with applicable FAA regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.

Competencies:

• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Quality Assurance
• Research (Data)

Selective Placement Factor:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following selective placement factor question. All qualifying experience MUST be provided within your resume to be considered.

• Current FAA issued Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)

In addition to the selective placement factor, please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Specialized Experience (SE)

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Working with Fixed Wing Aircrafts with diagnosis and repair of a variety of components, systems, assemblies, and aircraft control surfaces including power plants, propellers, wings, flaps, rudders, ailerons, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems, oil, fuel, and landing gear assemblies.
• Interpreting written and verbal descriptions of discrepancies, malfunctions, anomalies, and aircraft performance related complaints from pilots and determines the cause(s) and devices and pursues a scheme to return the aircraft to airworthy status.
• Using computer based aircraft maintenance and parts inventory tracking programs.
• Communicating orally and in written communication to effectively and persuasively interact with others; compose summaries and reports; document needs and requirements.

Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are:

• Gulfstream G550
• Gulfstream G650ER
• Rolls Royce Engines
• Pratt & Whitney Engines

HOW TO APPLY

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.

Other supporting documents (if applicable):

• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
  Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
• Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation:
  • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
  • The month/year work began
    Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
  • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.

Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion. During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by email at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, phone at 202-324-2158, or fax at 202-324-3976. This email address is for reasonable accommodation requests only. Do not send applications or unrelated inquiries to this address, as they will not be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Benefits

The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's .