Summary This position is located within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), Aircraft Maintenance Branch, Heavy Aircraft Section with one vacancy located in Lakeland, FL. This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-25-12602050-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Responsibilities As an Engineering Technician (Aerospace), you will perform the following duties: Maintain the material condition of the Gulfstream G550 aircraft and certify airworthiness of all Gulfstream G550 equipment encompassed by maintenance disciplines. Ensure aircraft conform to applicable airworthiness directives (AD), manufacturer service bulletins (SB), and technical data and policy. Ensure all necessary paper documents, forms and logs are correctly completed and submitted to maintenance control. Complete electronic logbook entries prior to and after any maintenance is performed. Perform and verify pre-flight, post flight, periodic acceptance inspection, special inspection, component replacement, and operational checks on Gulfstream G550 aircraft for accuracy and completion of work. Responsible for accomplishment and documentation of all unscheduled and scheduled actions on Gulfstream G550 aircraft. Provide technical leadership from a maintenance standpoint on Gulfstream G550 aircraft, involving troubleshooting of all aircraft, power plant, accessory, and installed equipment to assure that all components are functioning properly. Research and provide evidence to support modifying standard aircraft operating procedures for unique conditions and procedures encountered in the operation of highly modified aircraft, during the preparation of research missions. Provide technical advice regarding the effects of modifications on aircraft maintenance plans. Prepare and conduct training on aircraft, power plant, accessory and installed equipment for aircrew, maintainers and researchers. Requirements Conditions of Employment NOTE: *A one year probationary period may be required. *Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. *Payment of relocation/recruitment incentives may be authorized. *This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is covered by American Federation of Government Employees (2198). Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record. Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam. Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position? A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle in completion of assigned tasks i.e. site visits, field research, etc. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license (desired Inspector Authorization (IA) within 12 months of hiring). FAA Airframe and Power Plant rating. Travel for indefinite periods as required by the needs of the Aircraft Maintenance Branch or Aircraft Operations Center. Must maintain a 3rd class FAA Physical. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements: Incumbent will perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, repairs, modifications, and adjustments in hard-to-reach places. Incumbent will be required to climb up work stands, stand, stoop, lift, stretch, bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Singularly lift parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty pounds. Push and pull heavy items such as, but not limited to, tool boxes, aircraft jacks, work stands, external power carts, oxygen and nitrogen carts, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme outdoor weather conditions, subject to possible physical attack or mob conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled. Most aircraft maintenance is performed in non-environmentally controlled hangars, or is performed outdoors especially when deployed from home station, in all types of weather conditions and is subject to exposure to may hazards: Tropical heat. Sub-zero artic cold. Frequent exposure to aircraft fluids, such as fuel, engine oil or hydraulic fluid which may irritate the skin or eyes. Frequent exposure to cleaning solutions, solvents, and spray paint which may irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, burns, shocks, strains, and broken bones. Frequent exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels. Fieldwork may be performed anywhere in the world under less than adequate living and working conditions. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the GS-12 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Providing technical guidance or direction to an aircraft maintenance staff and ensuring compliance with operational requirements and procedures; Scheduling and verifying Gulfstream G550 aircraft inspections and follow-up maintenance or repairs; Participating in performing preventive maintenance and quality assurance activities for Gulfstream G550 aircraft; and Developing or modifying aircraft maintenance operating procedures and practices. Education EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement or substitution of education for this position. Additional Information CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.