Supervisory Aircraft Pilot

Full Job Description

Serves as Chief, Aircraft Pilot in the Aviation Safety Office at NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, Texas.

Responsible for directing the overall aviation safety program for JSC and the Aircraft Operations Division.

Advises and supports line management within Flight Operations Directorate on aviation, ground, and industrial safety issues.

The Aviation Safety Office promotes aviation safety measures and uses all resources available to promote mishap prevention.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for this position, you must possess: 1.

Certificate and Rating: A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's Certificate/License with an instrument rating OR a pilot and instrument rating from the armed services; AND A current Federal Aviation Administration Flight Instructor Certificate/License with ratings OR a flight instructor with ratings from the armed services.

2.

Flight Hours: A minimum of the following flight time hours: 1,125 hours of Total Flight Time as pilot-in-command or co-pilot in aircraft of any weight or category, and 250 hours pilot-in-command in aircraft of any weight or category, and 50 hours of night flying, and 50 hours of flight time in the preceding 12 months.

3.

Specialized experience: To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level that includes: Participating in and evaluating aircraft operations activities (both ground in-flight), procedures, processes, and maintenance and safety requirements.

Reviewing and applying aviation safety regulations, policies, techniques, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance; Serving as an instructor pilot in at least one of the following NASA aircraft(s): T-38, WB-57, Super Guppy Transport, TH-57, Gulfstream GV; Serving as a Pilot in Command (PIC) in at least two of the following NASA aircraft(s): T-38, WB-57, Super Guppy Transport, TH-57, Gulfstream GV.

4. Specialty Flight Hours: Instructor Time Requirement: A minimum of 500 hours providing flight instruction directly related to the area of instruction and category of aircraft in the position.

To receive proper consideration, you must: Submit a copy of your pilot and instructor license (front and back) with your application AND Ensure that your flight hours are broken down as above and indicated in your resume.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience.

Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Major Duties:

• Serves as the JSC Aviation Safety Officer and as Chief of the Aviation Safety Office responsible for directing the overall efforts of the aviation safety program for Johnson Space Center (JSC).
• Provides subject matter expertise in aircraft safety and oversees the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive aircraft safety program.
• Manages aircraft mishap investigations, including analysis of the facts, development of findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Serves as Pilot in Command or Co-Pilot operating aircraft in support of Federal agency missions and programs; provides ground instruction, flight training, and in-flight evaluations to ensure pilot qualification, proficiency, and safety compliance.
• Plans and conducts flight tests of developmental and modified aircraft and aircraft components to assess performance, airworthiness, and operational effectiveness.
• Provides subject matter expertise, professional guidance, and peer review to the cadre of pilots at NASA JSC and across the agency.
• Serves as an active member of the NASA Aviation Safety community by providing technical support and participating in mishap investigation boards at other aviation centers, as required.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.