Sr Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier & Space) - DIRECT HIRE
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Position ID:
AS-13027613-26-KM
City:
Washington, District of Columbia
Date Posted:
2026-08-10
Expiration Time:
2026-08-21
Job Type:
Job Category:
General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
Salary:
169279 - 197200 PA
Job Summary
This position is in the Air Carrier and Space Investigations Division. The Office investigates, or causes to be investigated, all civil and public aircraft aviation and space accidents and selected incidents; prepare detailed reports; develop proposed probable cause determinations; and formulate recommendations to minimize their recurrence for consideration and adoption by the Board and for use by other government agencies, the Congress, the transportation community, and the traveling public.
Job Description
To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following Basic Requirements: Applicant must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Led high visibility civil aviation or commercial space projects that received significant attention and interest from the aviation industry, commercial space, the media, the Congress, and/or the public. Manage personnel and resources necessary for civil aviation accident and incident investigations. Identify significant equipment and/or operational safety issues and recommend changes that may significantly impact aviation industry operations. Write technically accurate, detailed, and logically supported reports regarding the civil aviation accident/incident, identifying a proposed probable cause(s) and safety recommendations. For more information see link: General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801 NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating.