Aviation Safety Technician

About the opportunity

Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) in a Flight Standards Office providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) and the public. Performs or assists with a wide range of certification, surveillance, and investigation duties requiring research and evaluation in accordance with current FAA safety directives/orders. Responsibilities include extracting safety data, reviewing airmen certification files, assisting with surveillance and investigations, drafting Enforcement Investigative Reports, and conducting Operational Color Vision Tests.

Salary and benefits

• Remuneration of $52,727 to $68,549 per year
• Access to Federal Aviation Administration benefits package

Who can apply?

• Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-8 level
• Experience in practical technical aviation operations, computer skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
• Experience in gathering, compiling, and analyzing aviation safety data for trends
• Experience in preparing technical reports and documents and assisting in aviation investigations
• Must be a U.S. citizen (noncitizens are not accepted)
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement

Required documents

• Transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation if applicable
• FAA employees MUST provide a copy of their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24
• Redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as social security number and date of birth

When to apply

• Date Posted: August 25, 2026
• Application Close Date: September 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

How to apply

• Apply online through USAJOBS by the closing date
• Ensure resumes are limited to two pages
• Include job title, employer name, start and end dates, and number of hours worked per week for each work history entry
• Include school or institution name, completion date, degree type, and GPA for education if required
• Complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process
• Resubmit the application if any changes are made

Additional information

• Position may be subject to a background investigation
• A one-year probationary period may be required
• 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