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Sr Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier / Space) - DIRECT HIRE
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Transportation Safety Board
- Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 2
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-28
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-09
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Job Summary
This position is in the Air Carrier and Space Investigations Division.
The Office investigates, or causes to be investigated, all civil and public aircraft aviation and space accidents and selected incidents; prepare detailed reports; develop proposed probable cause determinations; and formulate recommendations to minimize their recurrence for consideration and adoption by the Board and for use by other government agencies, Congress, the transportation community, and the traveling public.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sr Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier / Space) - DIRECT HIRE,GS-1801-15, you will perform the following major duties: Serve as a Senior Investigator-In-Charge (IIC) for certain domestic accidents and incidents involving commercial air carrier operations and space, and as the U.S. Accredited Representative for international air carrier accidents and incidents when the U.S. is the State of design/manufacture, State of operation, and/or the State of registry.
Acts as the on-call Air Carrier and Space Investigations Duty Officer by taking notifications of accident or incidents from U.S. operators, and investigate relevant media reports as appropriate and launches to accident or incident sites. Evaluate evidence accumulated during accident and incident investigations and review the factual and analysis investigation reports to determine the adequacy of the facts necessary for establishing probable cause and remedial recommendations.
In preparation of the Board's accident report, coordinate with Division Chief on steps involved in report's progress from the initial draft through release to the public. Manage U.S. participation in international aviation investigations by applying the standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and makes the IIC aware of the U.S. differences in this regard.
Drafts, writes, or effects timely processing of safety recommendations and accident prevention efforts as relevant to U.S. responsibilities in the accident based on evidence obtained during the investigation.
Requirements & Education
EDUCATION Education is not applicable at the GS-15 level.
Contact
recruitment@ntsb.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with National Transportation Safety Board, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
How many openings are available?
There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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