NASA - Johnson Space Center | Pilot

Aircraft Pilot (Direct Hire)

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Houston, Texas

• Starting at $143,960 (GS 14)
• Permanent
• Full-time

• Open & closing dates

  04/21/2022 to 04/25/2022

• Salary

  $143,960 - $176,300 per year

• Pay scale & grade

  GS 14

• Location

  1 vacancy in the following location: Houston, TX

• Telework eligible

  Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

  Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

  No

• Appointment type

  Permanent

• Work schedule

  Full-time

• Service

  Competitive

• Promotion potential

  14

• Job family (Series)

  2181 Aircraft Operation

• Supervisory status

  No

• Security clearance

  Sensitive Compartmented Information

• Drug test

  Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

  Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

• Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

  JSC-22-DE-11454327-SH

• Control number

  649228500

Summary

This position is located in the Flight Operations Directorate supporting the Aircraft Operations Division. As a Research Pilot/Aviation Safety Officer you will pilot aircraft used in research, development, flight training, and test programs. You will assume the role of Aviation Safety Officer and Deputy Chief, Aviation Safety Office in which you will be responsible for the overall safe flight operations and maintenance of 26 aircraft, five different type aircraft, and over 60 active aircrew.

Duties

• Serves as an instructor pilot aboard a high-performance jet trainer and performs classroom and simulator instructor duty in support of astronaut Space Flight Readiness Training.
• Serves as pilot-in-command or co-pilot aboard a large two-engine business jet and/or a large four engine turbo propeller cargo aircraft flying a variety of missions, and frequently requiring extended domestic or overseas deployment.
• As pilot-in-command, responsible for managing up to 9 crew, supporting passengers during mission support operations, and/or engineers and scientists for airborne science missions.
• Serves as a safety team member reviewing engineering designs and operational readiness proposals that support research flight programs and airborne science missions using aircraft upgrades/modifications.
• Represents the Aviation Safety Office at Test Readiness Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, and Operational Readiness Reviews for modifications to division aircraft and deployment of personnel.
• Identifies aviation hazards and reports unsafe acts and procedures. Manages investigations of aircraft anomalies and mishaps. Key member in safety inspections and training of the Aircraft Operations Division.
• Manages all aspects of aviation safety matters. Provides monthly briefings to all aircrew on safety concerns, mishaps, close calls, and hazards.
• Communicates effectively with other military services, civilian aircraft producers, NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, and Flight Operations Directorate leadership on safety concerns and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must be proficient in the English language.
• At the time of initial appointment, you must possess a current FAA first class medical certificate or a military pilot flight physical; or you must obtain a NASA flight medical certification.
• Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must possess:

1. Certificate and Rating: A current Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating or a pilot and instrument rating from the armed services.

Note: Candidates establishing eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms, or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot, flight instructor, or flight examiner, as appropriate. Other certificates that meet or exceed the requirements of the Commercial Pilot Certificate are also acceptable, e.g., an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

2. Flight Hours: A minimum of the following flight time hours:

• 1,500 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command or co-pilot in aircraft of any weight or category and;
• 250 hours pilot-in-command and;
• 75 hours of night flying, and;
• 100 hours of flight time in the preceding 12 months.

3. Specialized experience: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level that includes:

• Managing an organization's Aviation Safety Management System;
• Applying project management principles to the planning and execution of high-performance aircraft missions;
• Establishing aviation safety training principles and procedures.

Instructor Time Requirement: A minimum of 500 hours providing flight instruction directly related to the area of instruction and category of aircraft in the position.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience . Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are selected, NASA may request information regarding your vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Due to COVID-19, NASA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 30 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate is desired.

Minimum of 1,250 flight hours of high-performance jet experience is preferred.

Completion of a recognized Military Aviation Safety Officer Course or an Academic Aviation Safety Certificate Program is preferred.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
-Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.