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Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier Operations) - DIRECT HIRE
National Transportation Safety Board · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The Office of Aviation Safety has the responsibility of investigating domestic aviation accidents and incidents and for proposing probable cause for the Board's approval. In conjunction with other offices works to formulate recommendations to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents and incidents and improve aviation safety. The incumbent is primarily responsible for overseeing investigations of the most complicated and complex major air carrier accidents and incidents.
What You'll Do
- →As a Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier Operations) - DIRECT HIRE,GS-1801-13, you will perform the following major duties: The incumbent serves on the Go-Team and is available for accident or incident response 24 hours a day during Go Team assignment Period.
- →Under the direction and guidance of more senior investigators and the Division supervisor(s), the incumbent is primarily responsible for conducting investigations of major, civil, air carrier accidents and incidents.
- →Manage and oversee the activities of various technical experts during all phases of the investigation, develop test plans, and conduct flight simulators and other technical exercises.
- →Oversee the collection and documentation of all information and data and evidence relevant to the investigation.
- →Conducts and oversees the conduct of documentation of thorough and comprehensive investigative interviews and the obtaining of comprehensive statements from witnesses.
- →Develops and oversee the development and conduct of tests and analyses regarding operational factors for operations.
- →Prepares and oversee the preparation of comprehensive written reports of investigative activities in a timely manner and in accordance with Board policy and procedures; these reports include, but are not limited to field notes, factual reports, and analytical reports.
- →Participates in public hearings either as a member of the technical panel or as a technical advisor presenting evidence or questioning witnesses regarding the operational aspects of investigations.
- →Collaborates with other Board personnel in the preparation of formal Board reports within the scope of his/her expertise and responsibility and follows Board policy when providing information to news media or other personnel or organizations.
Requirements
- ✓EDUCATION IS NOT APPLICABLE AT THE GS-13.
Personality Fit
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