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Aviation Technical Systems Manager
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Safety Service Unit, Safety Directorate, Safety Intelligence & Response Group (AJI-1300). This group is responsible for reacting to significant events in the National Airspace System (NAS) by disseminating timely, accurate, and unbiased information about the events.
What You'll Do
- →The Aviation Technical Systems Manager serves as the Group Manager for the Safety Intelligence and Response Group (AJI-1300).
- →Applies detailed technical knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) technical systems, operations, and procedures, and/or other types of air navigation services to serve as the primary point of contact for the conduct of safety investigations, for reporting and investigating significant aviation events, and for disseminating unbiased information regarding those events.
- →Manages the work of a large, multi-level organization typically through subordinate team managers and a staff of geographically dispersed, highly technical experts in NAS operations, responsible for investigating aviation events and who provide 24/7 support to the Joint Air Traffic Operations Command (JATOC).
- →These are highly complex investigations and efforts that are critical to the safety of the NAS and the flying public.
- →The Group Manager applies detailed knowledge of NAS systems and equipment to oversee and provide technical expertise to support and manage initial investigations of highly complex aircraft accidents, near mid-air collision reports, major service disruptions and incidents which receive significant media interest.
- →Supports JATOC by coordinating and investigating the initial Safety response for significant incidents and for communicating with the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Watch Officer for sensitive information flowing to and from ATO senior leadership.
- →Applies experience investigating and evaluating air traffic and technical operations events in the NAS to oversee complex aviation accident investigations and events.
- →The Group Manager applies program/project management principles to lead and integrate the budget planning processes for large, complex projects and programs.
- →Uses a detailed knowledge of resource management to manage, define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives.
- →Considers technical, budgetary, regulatory, and political issues that involve other organizations inside and outside the FAA and may participate in developing solutions to FAA-wide problems.
- →Participates in strategic planning for the Directorate, and makes program and budget commitments for the Safety Intelligence and Response Group.
- →Has responsibilities to effect hiring decisions; recommend pay increases; and has delegated authority to take conclusive personnel actions involving subordinates.
- →Contacts are routinely internal and external to the Service Unit and include senior executives within the FAA, leaders of the aviation industry, and external stakeholders.
- →Serves as the primary point for all aviation accident events and incidents and to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 41a570e3-5f39-4b76-b149-5722253838ea
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