Supervisory Engineering Technician (Aerospace)

Summary

This position serves as frontline supervisor with authority for administration and technical direction of assigned staff.

Duties

Plans, designs, initiates, and conducts a variety of independent and interdependent studies and/or advises, coordinates, and assists groups' efforts to identify problems relating to policies/programs which are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on the maintenance of aircraft and are critical to the FAA's regulatory mission. Responsible for communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of subordinate employees; coaching and developing employees' capabilities; approving leave; taking or approving corrective disciplinary actions as appropriate; recognizing talent and using teamwork effectively to achieve business results. This position has full authority to make airworthiness determinations, therefore must possess current and valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, in accordance with 14 CFR Parts (65.83, 121, 135, 145). Has delegated authority to coordinate with management and the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for approval of changes to the Repair Station Manual, General Maintenance Manual (GMM), and related manuals for the continuous airworthiness maintenance programs. Responsible for the development, acceptance, and implementation of all aircraft maintenance/inspection programs including technical manuals, publications, printing and distribution, and/or acceptance data for the FAA fleet of aircraft. Responsible for the development and currency of customer and agency aircraft inspection and maintain programs. Formulates plans and policies on long-range basis and for changes to major program segments as a result of technology or regulatory changes. Makes assessments on required manual changes for safety issues, program impact, changes to technical publications and aircraft maintenance and inspection programs in a timely manner. Recommends program aspects or elements to initiated, dropped, curtailed or modified. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives. Manages the organization's budget and reallocates resources among programs or requests additional resources to meet overall requirements. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning processes, including projecting both short/long-term needs. Applies an advanced knowledge of 14 CFR standards (65.83, 121, 135, 145) for industry operation of similar size, scope, and complexity. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of Flight Program Operations, ATO/FAA. Contacts are primarily internal and on occasion, external with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status and results of programs and forecast expectations and outcomes. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, usually through status reports and organizational performance measures. Has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects/programs with the tactical and strategic, short-term objectives of Flight Program Operations. Work activities typically impact directly on project/program objectives for the Maintenance Support Group and Flight Program Operations. The essential functions of this position require in-person performance, as applicable. The employee must always observe the highest health, safety standards and comply with environmental factors within the work area.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes experience leading, researching and adhering to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 121, 135 or 145; experience with an organization's budget and reallocates resources among programs or requests additional resources to meet overall requirements; experience with the development, acceptance and implementation of aircraft maintenance/inspection programs including technical manuals, publications, printing and distribution, and/or acceptance data. AND 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): Applicants must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate AND document experience in one of the following: Managing Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and reliability programs for the following operations: 14 CFR Part 121 with 50 or more passenger aircraft OR Part 135 with 25 or more passenger aircraft. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

See Qualifications Required. Information Regarding KSA's: 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 Abilities (KSAs), 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. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

How you will be evaluated

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

Notification of Personnel Action (Current SF-50), Documentation, e.g. certificates will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or submitted to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. Applicants must upload their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate at the time of application for consideration (front and back). All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran. Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave. If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

How to apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Amendment Date: 10/02/2026 Amendment Note: This announcement has been extended.

Other 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 on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 2) Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed. 3) Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 4) Position to be filled at the J band level within AJF-2143, located in Oklahoma City, OK. 5) Position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits. 6) A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is required and must be attached with your application, front and back. Also, you must also document experience in one of the following: Managing Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and reliability programs for the following operations: 14 CFR Part 121 with 50 or more passenger aircraft OR Part 135 with 25 or more passenger aircraft. 6) Please upload supporting documents or email to [email protected] and reference the announcement number. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Laura Whitlock at, [email protected]. 7) If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administrative Travel Policy. 8) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.