All candidates may apply including those with no prior Federal service, current Federal employees with career or career conditional status and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility. Status candidates who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive DEU procedures must submit two complete applications. Top candidates may be eligible for recruitment bonuses. Financial interest in certain transportation enterprises is prohibited. US Citizenship required.
Security clearance is required.
Applications received after this date will be considered for subsequent openings during this period. Investigator with primary responsibility for providing engineering expertise on aircraft maintenance in the investigation of air carrier and general aviation accidents and incidents occurring in the United States and abroad. Applies forensic engineering techniques in directing the on-scene and subsequent testing phases of aircraft maintenance aspects of aircraft accident investigations. Investigates and documents the service history and maintenance of accident aircraft including aircraft systems, structures, and powerplants in coordination with other investigative groups. Evaluates the effectiveness of maintenance operations and government surveillance of aircraft maintenance.