Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter)
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted: January 21, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Military Sealift Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$106,950 - $139,036
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves overseeing the management of helicopter programs for the Navy's Military Sealift Command, including budgeting, logistics, maintenance, and ensuring aircraft are ready for missions.
You'll coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly and compliant with regulations.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in project management, especially in aviation or military logistics, who enjoys handling complex teams and budgets.
You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER (HELICOPTER) in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Directorate Ship Management (DSM), Fleet Ordnance and Dry Cargo Ships (PM6), Helicopter Program Office (PM63) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND.
GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience assisting with worldwide scheduling and support of assigned projects including overseeing coordination of logistics and operational needs to meet mission requirements.
Experience coordinating multiple projects with various stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve project goals and objectives.
Experience monitoring the readiness and material condition of aircraft.
Experience preparing and presenting briefings on assigned projects to large groups including senior internal and external personnel.
Experience reviewing contractor invoices to ensure that charges are reasonable, valid, properly invoiced and reimbursable in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Experience participating and assisting in the planning, preparation, development, and justification of annual budget estimates and funding requests.
Experience monitoring the execution of projects from development to implementation.
Experience identifying resources including personnel, financial, and equipment to support various program and mission needs.
Experience collecting, organizing, and maintaining information and data for future reference and analysis.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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