Summary Serves as an Airway Transportation System Specialist (Instructor) within the Technical Operations Training Division at the FAA Academy. Responsibilities Develops course control documents/training material and/or conducts theoretical and practical training on assigned National Airspace System (NAS) equipment and systems for field technical experts involved with the installation and maintenance of one or more NAS systems. The NAS equipment, services and systems include some or all of the following: Navigation and Landing Systems, Communications, Terminal and EnRoute Radar, Terminal Automation, EnRoute Automation, NAS Information Services, and ARTCC and GNAS Environmental. Participates in and/or conducts special projects or staff studies concerning the technical or administrative aspects of the training program function. Serves as the FAA representative for student matters relating to contract classes. May serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) when courses are developed or revised under contract. Develops course control documents for new and revised courses. This includes training plans, training proposals, course specifications, and programs of instruction. From these course control documents, develops lesson plans and prepares to conduct teaching assignments. Develops new resident, self-study, distance learning, and/or on-the-job training courses. This includes writing the course material, developing Computer Based Instruction (CBI) lessons, producing virtual training lessons, developing laboratory procedures, designing and developing training aids, developing examinations, and preforming other assignments required in completing development of a course. In most cases, written material for new subjects are unavailable. Combines available information with detailed research to provide the most up-to-date material possible. Instructs field technical personnel through classroom lectures/seminars/laboratory situations/distance learning on technical subjects relating to fundamentals, principles, maintenance, operation, and evaluation of assigned complex NAS systems. Administers, reviews, evaluates, and improves courses by maintaining student records, responding to notes, performing monitoring sessions, tracking student progress, and taking appropriate action when necessary. Provides direction to students in both technical and administrative areas during periods of instruction. Counsels students and gives constructive criticism or advice as appropriate. Reviews and evaluates the performance of each student in the class and makes recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding a student’s continuation in training. May be assigned various special projects and staff studies in either the technical field or administrative field. Technical projects may include analysis of proposed modifications to field systems; review and development of agency handbooks and equipment instruction manuals; and technical coordination of the installation of new equipment/systems. Serves as a team member on various teams to accomplish projects/assignments, increase efficiencies, and improve product quality. Provides support of team tasks and contributes to team effectiveness by participating in activities for continuous improvement of the team(s) through sharing of ideas, creativity, information, and problem resolution. Participates in team training activities. Fosters a positive team environment through effective interpersonal skills. Expected to conduct activities in a manner that exhibits professionalism and does not invite criticism of the team, section, branch, division, or Academy. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for the position at the FG/GS 13 (FV-I) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-12 (FV-H) 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: Experience that demonstrates an extensive knowledge of and experience in the technology, system interrelationships, and management of civilian or military automated aviation, navigation, and electronics systems. Experience in the operational maintenance in one or more of the following functional areas: Navigation and Landing Systems, Communications, Terminal and EnRoute Radar, Terminal Automation, EnRoute Automation, NAS Information Services, and ARTCC and GNAS Environmental. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education Information Regarding KSAs: 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 section, 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) or 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. 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. Return Rights Information: Return Rights will be administered in accordance with agreement between the Professional Association of Aeronautical Center Employees and FAA Academy dated January 17, 2025. a. This position is covered under Return Rights and employee will be required to successfully complete Basic Instructor Training (BIT). b. An employee selected from an organization in the AFN/ARC Line of Business as the Aeronautical Center or from outside the FAA would not be covered by return rights. c. This is a FAA Academy Instructor Position. Applicants selected under 3R will be required to sign an Employment Agreement. Applicants with unexpired return rights must show: 1) current tour, 2) the region to which return rights exist, and 3) expiration date of these rights. Notes: Positions to be filled in any section within AMA-400. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Position will be realigned based on approved reorganization. If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP). In accordance with PAACE- Article 49, Section 6, D, if an Academy Instructor eligible for return rights accepts an assignment to a position that meets the definition of instructor in paragraph 4.c, the employee's return rights shall continue under the provisions of the original contract. Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz at sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA