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Aviation Security Watch Officer
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 4 days ago
HybridWashington, DC$104K – $161KApply by May 26, 2026General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance SeriesENTJESFJESTJISTJOperations
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Position is within the FAA, Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH), Office of National Security Programs and Incident Response, Washington Operations Center Complex (AXE-100).
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent serves as a member of a watch standing 12-hour rotating shifts that operate on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis.
- →The Washington Operations Center Complex maintains situational awareness of the air domain community and provides information for mission and decision support.
- →The incumbent will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and disseminating information on the status of operations in the National Airspace System (NAS), such as aircraft incident/accidents, facility outages, security incidents, severe weather, and all occurrences that may impact the operating status of aviation worldwide.
- →The incumbent will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments under limited direction of the manager.
- →Applies experience and advanced knowledge of the NAS as it pertains to safety, security, and regulatory operations of aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the NAS.
- →Provide notifications and investigative support to accident investigators and law enforcement agencies investigating airmen or aircraft involved in accidents, security incidents, and transportation related threats.
- →As necessary, will compose summaries and provide verbal briefings delivered to the Secretary of Transportation, the Administrator/Deputy Administrator, key officials, and other national operations centers.
- →In situations demanding immediate decision or action until communications can be established, provides or arranges for support required by the Office of Primary Responsibility.
- →Maintains operational readiness of the facility.
- →Serves as liaison with counterparts of other Federal agencies and departments, and national operations centers.
- →Participates in the Continuity of Operations Exercises and augments the agency COOP cadre.
- →Applies technical expertise and advanced knowledge of complex systems and/or emerging technology such as Airspace Awareness &Detection System (AADS), Conference Management System, Incident Warning System (IWS) and Emergency Notifications/Network System.
- →Knowledge of systems interrelationships and management of the National Airspace System (NAS).
- →Monitors and assesses reports of UAS demonstrated activities, sightings, incidents or post-event research and the implications to FAA interests, the NAS, national security, air domain, and industry partners.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 74db9d4b-dd58-48a4-955d-c90b168fe853
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