AIR Transportation Operations Specialist Security Clearance

Position: AIR TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Scott Air Force Base

Duties
* MAJCOM lead program analyst and subject matter expert for development, implementation and sustainment of programs for data collection, analysis, and results distribution to support aviation mishap prevention efforts for KC-135 MFOQA
* MAJCOM lead program analyst and subject matter expert for the KC-135 Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) confidential hazard reporting system and Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA).
* Collects and analyzes KC-135 aircraft data collected from electronic sensors and human operators for program areas.
* Represents Air Mobility Command KC-135 aviation safety interests at committee meetings, conferences,work groups, task forces, and in meetings with USAF, Department of Defense (DoD), and private industrypersonnel. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:  
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Knowledge of flight operations is required; prior Instructor Pilot experience in the KC-135 is desirable.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station to include possible world-wide travel.
* Work may require extended duty hours while away from normal duty station.
* Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Transportation Operations Series 2150 SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of flight and aviation safety sufficient to facilitate the development and implementation of MAJCOM programs for collecting and analyzing aircraft data collected from electronic sensors and human operators;

an understanding of aircrew language, issues, and operational conditions is essential. Aviation safety experience to facilitate communication during the presentation of safety processes and trend analyses to leadership at the MAJCOM and DoD level. Presents findings to commanders during mass briefing and inbrief/outbrief style presentations as well as in detailed informative graphics, slide shows and safety updates to senior leadership.

Professional knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare presentations and write reports that define, justify, and defend the development and implementation of hazard identification and risk management programs. This knowledge enables the employee to recommend and implement techniques and measures that minimize the exposure of aircrew to injury or death, and potential serious damage or destruction of government aircraft. Comprehensive knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of aviation safety requirements sufficient to plan, coordinate, and manage aviation safety programs.

Knowledge of flight operations and aviation safety standards and policies facilitates employee's ability to investigate complex aviation safety issues and identify actionable solutions. Professional knowledge and skill sufficient to generate new MFOQA, ASAP and LOSA program management principles and concepts for MAJCOMs and Air Force wide use, such as event review committees, analysis results distribution processes, and "gatekeeper" procedures for aircrew contacts.

Knowledge of data entry and spreadsheet software with the ability to create graphics and query data; presentation software with the ability to create briefings for a variety of audiences; and program management software for developing program plans and timelines. Master knowledge of organizational and communication skills to develop working relationships, address trend analysis, and manage program segments with diverse military, civilian, professional and technical populations.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the…