Individual Occupational Requirements for
GS-1815: Air Safety Investigating Series
The text below is extracted verbatim from
Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (p.IV-B-233), but contains minor edits
to conform to web-page requirements.
This is an individual qualification standard.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Minimum eligibility requirements for these positions are based on possession of the appropriate
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting
the applicable flight hour requirements, meeting the appropriate education and/or experience
requirements, and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position.
For all grades and specializations, applicants must possess a Commercial
Pilot Certificate with instrument rating, the appropriate military rating, or other certificate that meets
or exceeds the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot
Certificate.
- Total Flight Time--Flight time as pilot-in-command in aircraft of any weight or category
is creditable for this requirement. Each 2 hours acquired as a copilot, an FAA certificated
flight engineer on a commercial air carrier, or a military flight officer on a military air
carrier may be substituted for 1 hour of flight time in meeting the minimum total flight
time requirements.
- Pilot-in-Command--Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable.
Category |
Flight Hours |
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GS-5/7 |
GS-9 |
GS-11 and above |
1. Total Flight Time |
500 |
1000 |
1500 |
2. Pilot-In-Command |
100 |
500 |
1000 |
The following flight hour requirements apply only when the position requires the particular specialty:
- Multi-engine Airplane: heavy multi-engine airplanes, i.e., gross takeoff weight in excess
of 12,500 pounds. Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in helicopters may be substituted.
- Helicopter: Up to 200 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be
substituted.
- Small Airplane: Airplane weighing 12,500 pounds or less gross takeoff weight.
Category |
Flight Hours |
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GS-5/7 |
GS-9 |
GS-11 and above |
3. Multi-engine Airplane |
none |
100 |
500 |
4. Helicopter |
none |
100 |
200 |
5. Small Airplane |
150 |
250 |
500 |
For inservice placement actions, flight hours may be waived for candidates who demonstrate that they
have the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.
- Valid State driver's license;
- Fluency in the English language;
- No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
- High school graduate or equivalent.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the minimum eligibility requirements stated above, the following table shows the
amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions covered by this standard.
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GRADE |
EDUCATION |
OR |
EXPERIENCE |
GS-5 |
4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree |
1 year equivalent to at least GS-4 |
GS-7 |
1 full academic year of graduate education or superior academic achievement |
1 year equivalent to at least GS-5 |
GS-9 |
None |
1 year equivalent to at least GS-7 |
GS-11 |
None |
1 year equivalent to at least GS-9 |
GS-12 and above |
None |
1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level |
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for grade
levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. |
EDUCATION
Major study--aviation, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, safety,
human factors, or other fields related to the position.
Major study - fields related to aviation science, engineering, or aviation safety.
Education is not creditable for positions above the GS-7 level.
OR
EXPERIENCE
Experience that demonstrated a broad knowledge of one
or more of the following: aircraft design, manufacture and maintenance operations, operational
requirements, facilities, practices, and procedures related to aviation activities. Such experience may
have been gained in work such as:
- Pilot for a scheduled or nonscheduled air carrier, air taxi, charter, commercial or
executive operator using helicopters or multi-engine aircraft.
- Operations officer, engineering officer, flying safety officer, or pilot-in-command with a
military or similar flight unit.
- Ground or flight instructor or flight tester of airmen or aircraft, aerial applicator, or
aerial photographer.
- Aviation experience that included active participation in aircraft design, manufacturing,
or maintenance that provided the applicant with a comprehensive knowledge of aeronautical
design and/or maintenance methods, procedures, and techniques.
Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of basic
aviation accident investigation practices, procedures, and techniques. Such experience may have been
gained in work such as:
- Aircraft or accident investigator, or flight safety officer for a public or private agency
recognized by the National Transportation Safety Board that conducts on-scene aviation
accident investigations.
- Test pilot engaged in experimental-type aircraft testing.
- Supervisor of flight operations or supervisor of aircraft maintenance with an FAA certified
flying school or FAA certificated aircraft overhaul facility.
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner or Instrument Rating Examiner.
- FAA Designated Maintenance Examiner (Inspection Authorization).
- FAA Designated Airframe and Powerplants Examiner.
- Supervisor of flight instruction in a military flight school, or a civilian flight school
under military contract to provide flight training.
- Chief Pilot, or supervisor of flight operations or aircraft maintenance with a corporation
or scheduled commercial operator operating two or more multi-engine aircraft.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for all positions must possess a current first or second class medical certificate in
accordance with FAA regulations. Both meet the intent of the requirement.
INTERVIEW
Before appointment, candidates are required to appear for an interview. The purpose of the interview is
to determine whether candidates possess the personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of
aviation safety investigator positions successfully. Candidates will be questioned about information on
their applications during the interview, and will be required to show appropriate certificates and log
books.
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