GS-1825

Aviation Safety

Performs aviation safety work including safety program management, regulatory compliance, and safety analysis.

📊Administrative📈GS-9/11/12/13/14📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1825

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

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

Experience: Experience in aviation operations, aviation safety, or aircraft maintenance.

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

•Manage aviation safety programs
•Ensure regulatory compliance
•Conduct safety analyses
•Develop safety policies
•Investigate safety concerns
•Train personnel on safety

🎯Key Competencies

Aviation Regulations

Knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation standards.

Safety Analysis

Ability to analyze aviation safety data and trends.

Inspection

Skill in conducting aviation safety inspections.

Risk Assessment

Ability to identify and assess aviation risks.

Aircraft Systems

Understanding of aircraft systems and operations.

Enforcement

Skill in taking safety enforcement actions.

Communication

Ability to communicate safety requirements.

Report Writing

Skill in preparing safety reports and findings.

🔑Resume Keywords

Aviation SafetyConduct safety analysesDevelop safety policiesEnsure regulatory complianceInvestigate safety concernsManage aviation safety programsTrain personnel on safety

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