GS-1815

Air Safety Investigating

Performs air safety investigation work including accident investigation, safety analysis, and aviation compliance.

📊Administrative📈GS-9/11/12/13/14📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1815

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in aviation, aerospace engineering, or related field

Experience: Experience in aviation safety, accident investigation, or flight operations.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Investigate aviation accidents
•Analyze flight data
•Conduct safety inspections
•Review compliance with regulations
•Prepare investigation reports
•Recommend safety improvements

🎯Key Competencies

Aviation Knowledge

Deep understanding of aviation operations and systems.

Accident Investigation

Skill in investigating aviation accidents and incidents.

Evidence Analysis

Ability to analyze physical and electronic evidence.

Technical Analysis

Skill in analyzing aircraft systems and failures.

Report Writing

Ability to prepare detailed investigation reports.

Regulatory Knowledge

Understanding of FAA regulations and standards.

Interviewing

Skill in interviewing witnesses and crew members.

Collaboration

Ability to work with NTSB, FAA, and other agencies.

🔑Resume Keywords

Air Safety InvestigatingAnalyze flight dataConduct safety inspectionsInvestigate aviation accidentsPrepare investigation reportsRecommend safety improvementsReview compliance with regulations

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