As a technical expert, the incumbent will oversee, implement, and integrate Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) flight operational technology and other associated Air Traffic Management (ATM) and National Airspace System (NAS) programs. This includes the technical analysis, evaluation and aviation safety operational oversight of CNS and associated ATM and NAS projects to include applying and developing national policy and standards.
Provides national aviation safety oversight of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) flight operational technology programs and associated ATM and NAS issues. Provides assistance and direction for Flight Standards and other FAA lines of business for CNS and associated ATM and NAS issues. Reviews, evaluates, analyzes, and develops national position and policy. As a technical expert, is responsible for requests and developing special instrument flight procedures.
Reviews requests, forwards valid request for development, participates in Procedures Review Board, reviews final product, coordinates with the stakeholders, and oversees issuance and implementation of procedure, and reviews procedure for appropriateness and recommend amendment as required.
As a technical expert for the implementation of emerging CNS technology including new operational concepts, systems, equipment and procedures for new aircraft, earth/space- based navigation and communications systems, airspace systems or airport facilities and equipment, works to develop national procedures and policy.
The ASI conducts flight evaluations and/or enroute inspections to validate NAS user complaints, new flight operational technology, systems and procedures; and coordinates and develops Flight Standards comments for and approval of Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems. Conducts Flight Standards evaluation and approval of category (CAT) II & III instrument landing systems to include airport coordination and planning meetings.
Processes requests for waivers for IFP (Instrument Flight Procedures) standards, including CAT II & III instrument landing systems. Conducts or directs airport/airspace evaluation proposals to address operational safety issues and prepares the consolidated position for Flight Standards. Consolidates the Flight Standards position for an Air Traffic circularization of a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alternation.
Coordinates this position with the appropriate flight standards district office or FAA lines of business concerning marking and lighting requirements. Represents Flight Standards for acceptance of Airport Division Modifications to FAA Airport Standards that are related to the operational safety of aircraft and safety of persons and property on the ground.
Demonstrates mastery of and skill in applying laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance work. This includes a comprehensive understanding of principles, concepts, processes, approaches, and techniques sufficient to develop agency-wide policies, procedures, and strategies.
The position requires the ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations. The scope of work involves providing national aviation safety oversight of communication, navigation, and surveillance flight operational technology programs and associated ATM and NAS issues.
Due to the program's breadth, the incumbent must address complex problems and/or initiatives crossing a range of program areas. Participation in national and international conferences, meetings, hearings, or presentations of considerable importance affecting aviation safety worldwide is required. Performs other duties assigned.
KSA Information: 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 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.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
kinsley.l.kerlick@faa.gov · 1 (405) 954-7990
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $142216 – $184886/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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