This position is in the Flight Program Operations (AJF) organization. The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Controller responsible for providing on-call technical and logistical support to ensure the continued airworthiness and availability of a specialized fleet of FAA aircraft.
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This position is in the Flight Program Operations (AJF) organization. The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Controller responsible for providing on-call technical and logistical support to ensure the continued airworthiness and availability of a specialized fleet of FAA aircraft.
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Serves as a principal technical specialist in an FAA approved maintenance program. Performs work of broad scope and complexity to include providing 24/7 on call maintenance control services for AJF aircraft and crews, maintaining current operating status of all aircraft, initiating and overseeing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events to ensure timely and effective return to services across a multi-type aircraft fleet, monitoring and initiating corrective maintenance events, including coordination with vendors, bases, and quality assurance. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Makes real-time operational decisions to resolve conflicts between maintenance and flight schedules, maintaining a balance between mission readiness and regulatory compliance.

Applies broad experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of assigned disciplines and specialties, an understanding of maintenance operations, quality management systems, acquisition, and FAA policies and programs to manage the issuance of special flight permits under 14 CFR Part 135, in coordination with the Director of Operations and Director of Maintenance. Is considered a technical expert in interdepartmental coordination and operational briefings. Work directly supports the objectives of the organization and the safe and continual operation of FAA aircraft. Exercise airworthiness release authority under the direction of the Manager of Maintenance Control and makes timely decisions to resolve scheduling conflicts between maintenance and operations. Ensure aircraft are maintained in compliance with FAA regulations, policies, and technical standards. Oversees and redirects work performed by technicians, contractors, and vendors, ensuring timely return-to-service actions. Serve as the central point for integrating
maintenance actions with flight scheduling and operational priorities.

Contacts are both internal and external. Often represents the organization as a primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Notifies all stakeholders when aircraft are grounded and provide regular status updates until return-to-service. Coordinates and authorizes all aircraft maintenance on FAA aircraft away from agency maintenance bases and with internal FAA stakeholders (Dispatch, Engineering, QA, Logistics) and external maintenance providers.

Receives general program assignments from a supervisor or higher-level manager. Assignments are stated in terms of priorities, overall objectives, and boundaries. Completed assignments are considered technically authoritative and are reviewed only for general compliance with organizational objectives. Identifies resources needed to perform assignments. Organizes and assigns resources needed to accomplish large work activities within established schedules. Provides guidance to other technicians and trainees in complex technical scenarios. Perform work of broad scope and complexity, applying deep technical expertise across multiple aircraft systems. Independently resolves all but unique technical problems. Authorizes MEL/CDL/NEF deferrals, communicating requirements for parts and equipment to other groups as necessary. Interprets and adapts technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, FAA policies and procedures, and other publications. Monitor and record all mechanical interruptions to the flight schedule. Analyze system failures,
determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions. Reviews maintenance documentation for accuracy and compliance; manage electronic maintenance tracking system(s).

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • One year probationary period may be required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • A physical may be required.
  • A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, front and back, must be uploaded with your application.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.
Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-12) 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 in a Maintenance Control Center supporting: a 14 CFR Part 121 air carrier maintenance environment with scheduled service and a fleet size of 50 or more aircraft, OR a 14 CFR Part 135 air operator maintenance environment with a fleet size of 25 or more aircraft is highly desirable.

- Experience performing diagnostics and technical evaluations on a wide range of aircraft components and systems to identify discrepancies and determine corrective actions and prioritizing workload and maintenance scheduling based on mission urgency, aircraft availability, regulatory requirements, and available resources.

- Experience coordinating multiple concurrent activities and interact effectively with diverse audiences—including flight crews, maintenance personnel, contractors, and FAA leadership—to resolve complex operational and technical issues.

- Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing failure modes in complex airframe, powerplant, and aircraft subsystems using technical manuals, schematics, and industry best practices

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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): Applicants must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate. A copy of your A&P certificate (front & back) must be uploaded to receive consideration for this position.

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.

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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 person selected for this position 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

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:

  1. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
  2. 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.
  3. Some, none, or all applicants may be interviewed.
  4. Applicants must upload their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (Front and Back) or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov by the closing date of this announcement.
  5. Positions to be filled at the I band level, within AJF-2110, located in Oklahoma City, OK.
  6. Positions will be realigned based on approved reorganization.
  7. 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).
  8. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com.
  9. To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please contact Caleb Weston at Caleb.A.Weston@faa.gov.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents Help

A&P Certificate, DD Form 214, and any additional documents as indicated below will be accepted in combination with your online application and must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.

Applicants must upload their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (front & back) by the closing date of the announcement.

If requesting consideration for Persons with Disabilities, you must provide a Schedule A Letter that:
- Is documented on official stationery/letterhead with an official signature.
- Clearly states you are eligible for appointment under hiring authority or Schedule A appointment authority, outlined in 5 CFR Section 213.3102 (u).
- Must indicate the individual is a person with an intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability.



All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

Forms:
  • SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Type
Contractor
Salary Range
$89,650 - $138,946
Company Details
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs
186 Open Jobs Available
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. We strive to reach the next level of safety, efficiency, environmental responsibility and global leadership. We are accountable to the American public and ...

Benefits:
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