Aerospace Engineer (Airframe)
Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the limited direction of a manager or more experienced technical specialist. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities.Incumbent applies experience and advanced knowledge of aerospace engineering principles, theories, and concepts in applying safety management principles and risk management techniques. Responsibilities include interpreting, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating regulatory compliance for aircraft certification projects and initiation of safety determinations for continuing airworthiness. Supports the FAA's transition to an oversight organization and effective utilization of delegated organizations and designees. Oversees Organization Designation Authorizations (ODA) and Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) for technical and procedural compliance to the regulations. Acts as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities.Incumbent works with applicants for design approvals related to 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27, or 29 and other 14 CFR parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) as assigned. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish small work-activities within established schedules.Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach or to recommend new approaches. Assignments typically require solutions that are to be derived by interpreting and extrapolating from situations that were faced in the past. Provides recommendations to improve work processes.Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Often develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations. Work is reviewed periodically at major milestones and at completion, for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.Incumbent works on the certification of large transport aircraft and small airplanes in the disciplines of metal fatigue and damage tolerance; cabin interiors/crashworthiness; static and fatigue/damage tolerance of composite materials; external and internal loads; and flutter/vibration. BASIC QUALIFICATION:
To qualify for this position you must have a degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must:
(1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.ORA combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.There are alternate methods to meeting the engineering educational requirement (for example, holding current professional engineering registration, having passed the EIT examination, or having completed specified academic courses or a related degree). For more information on the alternate methods, please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards for Engineering at:
http:
//main.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm, or you may contact the Employment Services Section (AHF-W200), Human Resources Division.In addition to the basic qualification, to qualify for this position at the I Band Level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. 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 using 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27 or 29 regulations, policy, and/or procedures in certification of aircraft structures; and experience using technical knowledge in certification, continued operational safety, and conducting safety evaluations of aircraft structures.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
To qualify for this position you must have a degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must:
(1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
(a) statics dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.ORA combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.There are alternate methods to meeting the engineering educational requirement (for example, holding current professional engineering registration, having passed the EIT examination, or having completed specified academic courses or a related degree). For more information on the alternate methods, please refer to the OPM Qualification Standards for Engineering at:
http:
//main.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm, or you may contact the Employment Services Section (AHF-W200), Human Resources Division.In addition to the basic qualification, to qualify for this position at the I Band Level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. 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 using 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27 or 29 regulations, policy, and/or procedures in certification of aircraft structures; and experience using technical knowledge in certification, continued operational safety, and conducting safety evaluations of aircraft structures.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.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.
- Department:
0861 Aerospace Engineering - Salary Range:
$85,022 to $131,772 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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