Summary Serves as an Aerospace Engineering Technician (Traveler) in the Line Maintenance Subteam, contributing on large work activities, or as a team leader for single or small work activities. May provide formal instruction to other technicians. Performs highly specialized technical work associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Responsibilities Technician serves as an independent contributor and contributing specialist on large projects and plans and organizes work to accomplish organizational objectives. Incumbent is responsible for troubleshooting and analyzing aircraft problems on the agency's highly complex aircraft that supports the worldwide National Airspace System (NAS). Performs highly technical work associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Troubleshoots and repairs highly complex mechanical, structural and electrical systems to correct malfunctions reported by pilots, flight inspection mission and perform tests and/or minor adjustments on the aircraft to ensure continuance of the mission. Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge of assigned disciplines and specialties. Understands how assigned systems, components, and disciplines are integrated with other systems, components and disciplines. Assists the structural and the flight inspection engineering teams with the development of prototypes, production drawings, and specifications for use in the fabrication, installation, modifications, and testing of complex mechanical, electrical and flight inspection systems and fleet installations. Incumbent must possess advanced technical experience with General Electric (GE) CF34 engines, Proline 4 and/or Proline 21 experience. This position requires a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate in accordance with 14 CFR 65.83. Applies broad experience and advanced technical knowledge of regulatory guidelines and the Aircraft Maintenance Directorate policies, practices, and procedures to diagnose equipment and resolve performance discrepancies on the multi-system Flight Program Operations platforms. Estimates and reports on expected time of work completion and maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended. Interprets complex diagrams, engineering specifications, manufacture's manual. Uses knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory and in engineering functions (e.g. design, development, evaluation, testing, installation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment) and the system capabilities, limitations, and operations, design characteristics, and fictional use of a variety of types of models of electronic equipment and systems for flight inspection of the National Airspace System. Work is vital to the success of activities and projects critical to the safe and continual operation of the NAS, FAA aircraft, and/or FAA academic programs. Provides general and technical direction to one or more equal graded or lower graded technicians. Provides necessary on-the-job (OJT) training and guidance. May develop guidelines for the use of other technicians and may be assigned to critique other technicians to assure their work meets specifications. Accompanies aircraft on flight test, when required, to evaluate the mechanical, electrical and/or flight inspection system's performance and perform minor maintenance functions while airborne. May be required to work rotating shifts to include nights, days and/or weekends, and work in other components of the organization or geographic locations. May be physically required to perform heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds or more, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulders, walking, standing, crawling, and kneeling for extensive periods of time. The employee must at all times observe the highest health and safety standards. Must be alert to the hazards of working in close proximity of live aircraft. Frequent domestic and international travel in support of the FAA Flight Program aircraft is required. May serve as a passenger on FAA Flight Program aircraft, and may be required to possess a third (3rd) class medical certificate. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this FV-H (FG/GS-12) position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G (FG/GS-10/11) 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 utilizing technical expertise to determine the airworthiness of highly modified aviation platforms; experience utilizing diagnostic equipment; experience troubleshooting aircraft problems involving mechanical, electronic, and/or avionics components etc. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective 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): Must possess an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. A copy of your A&P certificate (front and back) must be uploaded to receive consideration for this position. ALSO QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well-qualified applicants will possess and document experience with General Electric (GE) CF34 Engines, Proline 4 and/or Praline 21 experience . 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. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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: Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. 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. Some, none or all applicants may be interviewed. Positions to be filled at the H band level, within AJF-2218, located in Oklahoma City, OK. Applicants must upload their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (front and back) or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov by the closing date of the announcement. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available at the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov). To confirm receipt of emailed documents contact Jeff Westlake at Jeffrey.K.Westlake@faa.gov. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA