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Conditions of employment - 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.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- A one-year probationary and/or supervisory probationary period may be required.
- Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate must be uploaded with application.
- FAA Form 3330-47-3 must be uploaded with application.
Qualifications
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Certificates and Ratings:
For all grade levels and specializations, candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or the appropriate military rating; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the military rating, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. For flight instructor positions, the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate or the military equivalent rating is also required. The pilot certificate must include the rating(s) appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. In addition, all applicants must possess either a valid first or second-class medical certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a first class medical certificate prior to appointment.
Flight Experience:
- Total Flight Time - 1500 Hours; Flight time as a pilot in command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in-service placement actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may be waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: 1) applicant holds the required certificates and ratings; 2) applicant has acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; 3) applicant meets the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and 4) applicant's flying history indicates they are qualified for the position.
- Pilot-In-Command - 250 Hours; Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable.
- Night Flying - 75 Hours; For in-service placement actions, 25 hours may be waived if the applicant demonstrates the ability to perform the work.
- Flying Time, Last 12 Months - 100 Hours; For in-service placement actions, up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the applicants total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. NOTE: Flight time in a FAA approved level C or D full flight simulator is creditable towards meeting the recency of flight experience. If applicable, applicant must document time in the Airplane PIC or SIC blocks of the Total in Last 12 Months section of the FAA Form 3330-47-3.
- Multi-engine Airplane - 500 Hours; Experience may have been in either light or heavy multi-engine airplanes.
- Instrument Time - 75 Hours; At least 10 of the required hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or as other types of instrument flight time; e.g., hood instrument.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes the minimum eligibility requirements for positions in this occupation, which are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the positions.
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In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): To qualify, applicants must possess the following:
- An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP);
- Airspace System Inspection Pilot (ASIP) Certification, issued by Flight Program Operations;
- Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a First Class Medical Certificate prior to appointment; and
- Must have one year of experience as a pilot in command of an aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 121 or part 135.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include specialized experience in their Work History.
Education
See Qualifications required.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Demonstrated Abilities and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
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Additional information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
NOTES:
1) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
3) Position to be filled at the K band level within AJF-1210, duty location of Atlantic City, NJ.
4) This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check with Inquiry (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.
5) Applicants must upload the following documents or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov by the closing date of the announcement (See Required Documents): 1) Completed FAA Form 3330-47-3 [10/98], "Supplemental Qualifications Statement for 1825 and 2181 Series". 2) Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP). 3) Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate. Selected candidates must obtain a First Class Medical Certificate prior to appointment. 4) Documentation of one year of experience as a pilot in command of an aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 121 or part 135.
6) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available at the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. Special rate for 2181-series employees will be set in accordance OPM Special Rate Tables: https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/search.aspx
7) If eligible, Temporary Change of Station (TCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP). This is a temporary assignment not to exceed 2 years; however, it may be extended or terminated at any time, at management discretion. The position may be made permanent without further competition. If the position is made permanent, the selectee would be entitled to the remainder of TCS funds.
8) Temporary Position Not-to-Exceed 2 years. May be extended, terminated early, or made permanent.
9) Pay rates for FAA employees, including locality pay, are capped by law at $225,700 (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122 c).
10) To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Caleb Weston at Caleb.A.Weston@faa.gov.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Required Documents Help
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), FAA Form 3330-47-3, Pilot certificate, and Medical certificate as indicated below will be accepted in combination with your online application and must be uploaded with your application or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
The following documents are REQUIRED to verify qualifications for this occupation:
1) FAA Form 3330-47-3 [10/98], "Supplemental Qualifications Statement for 1825 and 2181 Series".
2) Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot Certificate (Front and Back).
3) Airspace System Inspection Pilot (ASIP) Certification, issued by Flight Program Operations.
4) Medical Certificate (Valid First or Second Class Medical Certificate).
5) Documentation of one year of experience as a pilot in command of an aircraft operated under 14 CFR part 121 or part 135.
Copies of documents are required, failure to provide copies will eliminate you from consideration.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
Forms:- FAA-3330-473 : 2181/1825 Supplemental Qualifications Statement
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.