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Public Notice for General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance (Direct Hire)

Federal Aviation Administration

Department of Transportation

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Location

Salary

$34,454 - $162,672

per year

Closes

February 26, 2026

GS-4 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372

Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job posting is for entry-level to mid-level roles in the Federal Aviation Administration focused on ensuring aviation safety through inspections, investigations, and compliance checks, primarily based in Belgium.

It involves supporting or leading tasks like reviewing operations, identifying risks, and recommending fixes to follow safety rules.

A good fit would be someone with a background in aviation, regulatory work, or related fields, who is detail-oriented and enjoys problem-solving in an international setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least 3 years of general experience for FG-5 level, including 1 year equivalent to GS-4, or a bachelor's degree
  • 52 weeks of specialized experience in aviation safety support for FG-7 level, or 1 year of graduate education
  • Progressively challenging experience in inspections, surveillance, and compliance for FG-9 level, or a master's degree
  • Experience performing independent aviation inspections, investigations, and risk assessments for FG-11 level, or a Ph.D./LL.M.
  • Advanced specialized experience in leading inspections and applying regulations for FG-12 and FG-13 levels
  • Knowledge of aviation regulations, policies, and technical guidance
  • Ability to analyze data, identify safety issues, and recommend corrective actions

Full Job Description

Direct hiring authority for the 1801 series is being used to fill this position in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) Organization.

Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement. Reference U.S.

OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Administrative & Management Positions General Schedule Qualification Standards To qualify for this position at the FG-5 level, applicants must have at least 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which is equivalent to the FV/FG/GS 4 or F level.

OR Education 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree To qualify for this position at the FG-7 level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-G or FG/GS-5 level.

Specialized experience includes developmental aviation safety and compliance support work by assisting with basic aviation related inspections, surveillance and certification tasks, preparing routing reports and correspondence and supporting investigations and compliance activities to ensure adherence to established standards, policies and guidelines.

OR Education · 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement To qualify for this position at the FG-9 level applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-G or FG/GS-7 level.

Specialized experience includes progressively more challenging developmental aviation safety and compliance support work by assisting with basic aviation related inspections, surveillance and certification tasks, preparing routing reports and correspondence and supporting investigations and compliance activities to ensure adherence to established standards, policies and guidelines.

OR Education · Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or superior academic achievement To qualify for this position at the FG-11 level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-G or FG/GS- 9 level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes performing aviation-related inspections, investigations, compliance activities, security risk assessments, and air carrier certification and surveillance as a contributing or independent team member; applying aviation regulations, policies and technical guidance; analyzing operational data; identifying safety or compliance issues; participating in accident or incident investigations; and recommending corrective actions with progressively less supervision.

OR Education Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related To qualify for this position at the FG-12 level, applicants must possess52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-G or FG/GS- 11 level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes performing aviation-related inspections, investigations, compliance activities, security risk assessments, and air carrier certification and surveillance as a contributing or independent team member; applying and interpreting aviation regulations, policiesand technical guidance; analyzing operational data; identifyingsafety or compliance issues; participatingin accident or incident investigations; and recommending corrective actions.

To qualify for this position at the FG-13 level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-H or FG/GS 10/11/12 level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes experience leading or coordinating aviation-related inspections, investigations, compliance activities, air carrier certification/surveillance programs, and security risk assessments; independently interpreting and applying complex aviation regulations and policy; overseeing and contributing to accident or incident investigations resolving significant compliance and safety issues; providing technical expertise to lower graded personnel.

To qualify for this position at the FG-14 level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-I or FG/GS 13 level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes leading or supervising aviation inspections, investigations, air carrier certification and surveillance programs, and security risk assessments; independently interpreting and applying complex aviation regulations and policy, overseeing accident or incident investigations; resolving significant compliance and safety issues; providing technical expertise; and mentoring or guiding lower graded personnel.

To qualify for this position at the FG-15 level, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at the FV-J or FG/GS 14 level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes serving as a senior technical authority by managing complex aviation safety, compliance, certification, and surveillance programs with regional or national impact; providing authoritative interpretation of aviation regulations and policy; leading high-risk or high-visibility accident investigations; resolving unprecedented or highly complex safety and regulatory issues; advising senior leadership and external stakeholders; and influencing policy, procedures, and strategic initiatives to ensure sustained compliance with aviation standards.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Major Duties:

  • The incumbent will perform the primary duties of which are to administer, coordinate, supervise, or perform inspection, investigative, analytical, or advisory work to assure understanding of and compliance with Federal laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines to set, oversee, and enforce safety standards for all parts of the aviation industry.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/30/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/30/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ACT-FAA-26-PUB NOT-96795