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Training Specialist
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AVS, Office of Aerospace Medicine, CAMI, Aerospace Medical Education Division, AAM-400
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The position is located within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Aerospace Medical Education Division. The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.
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Summary
The position is located within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Aerospace Medical Education Division. The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.
Learn more about this agency
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Oklahoma City, OK
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $75,279 - $116,689 per year
Salary includes locality pay of 17.06%.
Pay scale & grade
FV H
Promotion potential NA
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 76% or greater - The job may require 76% or more travel.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by AFGE 2282: Civil Aeromedical Inst AAM-3.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number AAC-AAM-26-AAM400-99768 Control number 878702000
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As a member of the Airmen Education Physiological Training or Global Survival Training Program for FAA Flight Crew, performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a team leader or more experienced team member and is responsible for planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive nationwide Physiological Training or Global Survival Training Program for FAA flight crew. This training is conducted at the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI).
Applies experience and advanced knowledge to develop lesson plans and training aids; and provides detailed instruction. Conducts a comprehensive training program in the following areas: Physics of atmosphere, respiration and circulation, hypoxia, hyperventilation, decompression sickness, cabin pressurization and decompression, oxygen equipment operation and usage, smoke mask operation and usage, noise hazards, self-imposed stress, pilot disorientation, drugs, egress and evacuation, night vision, and in survival when the aircraft is in the water, arctic, desert or mountain terrain. Responsible for keeping current in the latest developments and techniques in civil and military training programs, and incorporating this information into the FAA programs where applicable.
Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and appropriate use of assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. On a rotating basis, is responsible for administering and scheduling training. Serves as instructor, operator and/or observer in the low pressure chamber utilized by CAMI, and performs maintenance on such chambers and allied equipment as necessary. Interviews each trainee to prevent unwarranted chamber reactions because of the trainees physical condition. Because of the hazardous environment, must recognize life-threatening signs and administer proper and timely response.
Demonstrates the use of various types of oxygen equipment prior to altitude chamber flight and briefs students on safety precautions associated with such equipment. Observes students in the chamber for hypoxia symptoms, hyperventilation, decompression sickness, and ensures all precautions are taken to avoid accidents.
Contacts are internal and external, providing information about the FAA application of procedures as a member of the Airmen Education team. Lectures in the field of aeromedical education and survival training at accident prevention programs, flight instructor revalidation clinics, pilot examiner clinics, aviation education workshops, flying clubs, aeronautical institutes, aviation departments of colleges and universities, flying schools, air races, air shows, and professional meetings throughout the country.
Consults and advises various FAA departments in matters concerning oxygen equipment configurations, proper oxygen equipment, regulators for crews and passengers, and the various factors of a hostile environment. Ability to provide consultations and recommendations to individuals and groups involved in special aviation projects concerning aviation physiology and survival situations, including research tasks requiring utilization of low pressure chamber, advising on oxygen equipment configuration, instrumentation readout, interpretation of electronic measurements, and various other components needed to accurately control barometric pressure, humidity, temperature, oxygen concentrations, etc., to accomplish the desired environment necessary for accurate research findings.
Operates training aids such as vertigo producing devices, night vision goggles, oxygen equipment mock-ups, visual illusion devices, life vests, rafts, survival kits, and noise attenuating devices.
Provides guidance, advice, and instruction to industry personnel and private organizations regarding regulations and advisory releases in the field of aviation physiology. Explains FAA policies on physiological training to other members of the agency and the flying public.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify at the FV-H (FG/GS-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS-10/11) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes:
AND
Physical Requirements: You must be able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position without hazard to yourself or others including the ability to climb ladders, pick up moderately heavy objects, ability to tolerate close places, and be subjected to moderate but rapid changes in temperature and altitude. Selectee must possess or have the ability to pass a FAA Class II Physical Examination.
Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
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KSA Information:
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
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Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) required to determine area of consideration. Supplemental documentation, i.e. transcripts, etc., will be accepted with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to USAJOBS or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documentation should reference the vacancy announcement number.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Agency contact information
Ryan Cappadony
Phone 1 (405) 954-4156 Email ryan.cappadony@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) required to determine area of consideration. Supplemental documentation, i.e. transcripts, etc., will be accepted with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to USAJOBS or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documentation should reference the vacancy announcement number.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
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Agency contact information
Ryan Cappadony
Phone 1 (405) 954-4156 Email ryan.cappadony@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Agency contact information
Ryan Cappadony
Phone 1 (405) 954-4156 Email ryan.cappadony@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
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Summary
The position is located within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Aerospace Medical Education Division. The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Oklahoma City, OK
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $75,279 - $116,689 per year
Salary includes locality pay of 17.06%.
Pay scale & grade
FV H
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 76% or greater - The job may require 76% or more travel.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by AFGE 2282: Civil Aeromedical Inst AAM-3.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number AAC-AAM-26-AAM400-99768 Control number 878702000
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