Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Armstrong Flight Research Center
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As Armstrong Flight Research Center's Aviation Safety Officer (ASO), you will be responsible to the Chief of Flight Operations and Center Director for leading the aviation safety program for a large fleet of diverse aircraft and representing the Center at the Agency level. You will act as pilot-in-command of specialized research aircraft, and participate in the development, evaluation, certification and reporting for new, advanced aircraft concepts and modified aircraft systems.

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
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Current Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) or Glenn Research Center (GRC) federal employee serving on a career, career-conditional, Schedule A for individuals with disabilities, or NASA term appointment that provides eligibility to convert to a permanent appointment or a current NASA employee on a long-term rotational assignment to the NASA Engineering and Safety Center or the NASA Safety Center.

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Manage the aviation safety program and Safety Management System for a large aircraft operation (20 aircraft of 14 different types).
Advise Center leadership on aviation safety matters and regularly consult with Federal Agency leaders. Schedule/conduct aviation safety meetings and training for the organization. Author and Maintain flight safety manual and mishap response plans.
Serve as a required member of an Airworthiness and Flight Safety Review Board reviewing and approving the certification of aircraft under Public Use statutes.
Serve as the Center representative to NASA HQ in the development and implementation of agency-wide aviation safety policy. Represent the Center at Federal Agency-level aviation safety meetings.
Pilot various transport, fighter and/or utility category aircraft used in research, development, and test programs (e.g., B-737, G-III, G-IV, G-V, ER-2, T-34, TG-14, F-18, F-15, PC-12, and/or various uninhabited or remotely piloted vehicles).
Pilot-in-command for airborne research missions with occasional extended domestic or overseas deployments requiring intense preparation and coordination with multiple aircraft, often in hazardous conditions such as high altitude or severe weather.
Participate in the development, design, testing, evaluation, and reporting on new aircraft concepts and new advanced aircraft systems.
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Conditions of employment
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
At the time of initial appointment, you must possess a current FAA first class medical certificate or a military pilot flight physical; or you must obtain a NASA flight medical certification.
You must be proficient in the English language.
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
Duty location will be determined upon selection. This position is not designated as remote; however, may be authorized to perform work from an approved duty location based on mission needs and supervisory approval, consistent with Agency policy.
Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.

1. Certificate and Rating: A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license with :

An instrument rating or
A pilot and instrument rating from the armed services.

2. Flight Hours:
1,500 hours of pilot-in-command (or first pilot) f