Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (NAV/ILS)

Quick Facts

• Role: Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (NAV/ILS)

• Level: Subject matter expert providing complex NAS technical support with high independence

Description

Serve as an ATSS subject matter expert responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operating capacity of complex NAS electronic aviation systems. You will integrate, restore, test, and evaluate advanced or modified hardware/software services and components, and use diagnostic data to resolve deficiencies identified during Contractor/Joint Acceptance Inspection. You will coordinate with system users, engineers, and contractors while applying Operational Risk Management and required safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, restore, test, and evaluate new NAS service components, hardware/software systems, and processes

• Provide principal technical specialist support on legacy and newly developed systems across one or multiple facilities

• Resolve unique technical problems for major projects/program areas with minimal managerial intervention

• Assist with repair/restoration, recommend reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions, and guide availability of backup systems

• Evaluate diagnostic data from multiple integrated systems used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection

• Collaborate with users, planners, engineers, and contractors for acceptance of new or modified systems

• Develop recommendations to enhance efficiency using existing or emerging technology

• Monitor project/team work, identify resources, and provide training, mentoring, and guidance to FAA employees and contractors

• Integrate Operational Risk Management (ORM) into planned activities

• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow personal safety training during restoration and maintenance

• Represent the organization as a primary technical point of contact with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Valid driver’s license

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males born after 12/31/1959)

• Submit SF50 (Required Documents)

• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to FV H/Level III or FG/GS-12

• Specialized experience must include Instrument Landing System, navigation systems, and networking responsibilities including Localizer, Glide slopes, VORTAC, and Distance Measuring Equipment on legacy and newer systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position held