Air Safety Specialist (Military)

About the Position: This position is located within the Office of the Program Manager Saudi Arabian National Guard on Al Nakhla Compound (AN-C) in downtown, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AN-C is a high end resort with both living, working and recreational areas. There are activities including, gyms, swimming, pools and a tennis court, plus grocery, food and several retail service facilities. The weather can be hot and dry with extreme heat in the summer months and mild winters with little rain.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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. Minimum Education Requirement: High School Graduate AND Certificates and Ratings: 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. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements for All Applicants: 1. 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. 2. Pilot-in-Command -- Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. Category Flight Hours GS-11 and above 1. Total Flight Time 1500 2. Pilot-In-Command 1000 The following flight hour requirements apply only when the position requires the particular specialty: a. 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. b. Helicopter: Up to 200 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes may be substituted. c. Small Airplane: Airplane weighing 12,500 pounds or less gross takeoff weight. 3. Multi-engine Airplane 500 4. Helicopter 200 5. Small Airplane 500 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-12 grade level in the Federal service 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Aircraft Maintenance Flight Systems Public Safety and Security Risk Management Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Identification Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).