Air Safety Specialist (Military)

SummaryAbout the Position: The mission of the Corpus Christi Army Depot is to overhaul, repair, modify, retrofit, test and modernize helicopters, engines and components for all services and foreign military customers. Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) is the Army's Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Rotary Wing Aviation Maintenance. We provide worldwide on-site maintenance services, aircraft crash analysis, lubricating oil analysis, and chemical, metallurgical and training support.ResponsibilitiesObserve and participate in test flights carried out by the Depot studying practices and operations to ascertain safe flight practices.Develop methods of identifying hazards and risks and evaluating the loss producing potential of a given system or operation by advanced detailed studies.Identify potential weaknesses found in existing policies, directives, objectives, and practices.Maintain liaison with and visits other military and civilian aviation activities, including FAA and NTSB to attend conferences, observe operations, and discuss mutual problem areasRequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Minimum Eligibility Requirements and Experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 OPM Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating, the appropriate military rating, or other certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. (Must submit verifying documents with application) This position requires applicants to possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate(Must submit verifying documents with application). This position requires a minimum total flight time of 1500 hours as pilot-in-command or copilot (Flight time as pilot-in-command in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. Each 2 hours acquired as a copilot, an FAA certificated flight engineer on a commercial air carrier, or a military flight officer on a military air carrier may be substituted for 1 hour of flight time in meeting the minimum total flight time requirements). 1000 hours must have been as pilot-in-command, (Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in command are creditable). 500 hours must be in Multi-Engine Airplanes (Heavy multi-engine airplanes, i.e.,gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds; Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in helicopters may be substituted). 200 hours must be in a Helicopter, (Up to 200 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted). 500 hours must be in a small airplane, (Airplane weighing 12,500 pounds or less gross takeoff weight). I have the appropriate number of flight hours. (You must submit supporting documents.) This position requires a current valid first or second class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations. I have or will obtain the appropriate medical certification prior to employment. (Must medical certification with application) Valid State driver's license. Fluency in the English language. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance. High school graduate or equivalent. OPM Minimum Qualifications:In addition to meeting above requirements in order to qualify applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with UH-60 A/L/M/V, OR, AH-64 D/E, OR HH-60G; Applying aviation safety requirements involved in the production, maintenance, and overhaul of rotary wing aircraft; Examining and evaluating the performance and activities of mechanics, repairmen, inspectors, and designated examiners for quality of work and compliance with Federal aviation regulations; AND Participating in flights of rotary wing aircraft that have been overhauled, repaired, or modified. Physical Effort - Work assignments involve frequent standing, sitting, climbing, bending, and working in cramped and awkward positions. Lifts items weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance, and over 35 pounds with assistance from another worker or weight handling equipment. Working Conditions - Works in lighted, heated, and ventilated industrial shop area. Work is at times performed in aircraft under conditions of heat or cold or outside in inclement weather, subject to electrical shop hazards and bumps, cuts and bruises, and hazards while in flying status. Occasionally, work in high places may be required. Required to utilize protective clothing and safety equipment in the performance of assigned duties; e.g., shoes, glasses, goggles, gloves, hard-hat. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsMishap and Incident AnalysisProduct Test and EvaluationProgram ManagementWorkforce Development Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).EducationAdditional InformationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program 12 position. Training in accordance with the CP12 ACTEDS Plan at the identified grade level is required for personnel filling these positions. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.