Aviation Safety Assistant (Office Automation)

Department of Transportation

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; Irving, Texas Full-time $38,791 – $56,039 Closes Jul 9, 2026

Summary

The duty location for this position will be Irving, TX or Coraopolis, PA.

Duties

  • Technical Program Support Processes FAA issued airman certificates such as ground instructor, flight instructor, mechanic, repairman, and flight engineer.
  • Interviews applicants to determine qualifications for non-complex certificates.
  • Processes FAA authorizations such as inspection authorization, aircrew program designee, and aerobatic competency.
  • Processes FAA issued operator and air agency certificates such as air carrier, repair stations, and approved schools.
  • Examines applications and supporting documents for completeness, consistency of information, and assures correctness, if required.
  • Responsible for processing temporary airman certification files for certificates issued by designated examiners.
  • Examines applications and supporting documents for completeness, consistency of information, and fulfillment of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) requirements.
  • Supports the Designated Written Test Examiner (DWTE) program by providing orientation and training of new examiners, providing required annual and periodic training as necessary.
  • Conducts FAA written examinations by assembling and distributing test materials, and following up to ensure corrective action is taken if necessary.
  • Correspondence and Reports Researches, writes, and types non-technical and routine technical correspondence.
  • Responsible for maintaining correspondence control and suspense files.
  • Reviews outgoing correspondence for grammatical accuracy, procedural agreement, aircraft technical manuals and factual inconsistencies, attachments, enclosures, dates, and signatures.
  • General Office Support Responsible for assigned administrative and technical files such as certificated operator and designee case files in accordance with agency directives.
  • Determines need for new files, initiates action to create files, prepares file folders, dividers, and labels.
  • Maintains administrative/technical library with includes orders, notices, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMELs), aircraft technical manuals and advisory circulars, etc.
  • Assures that charts and office logs are kept current.
  • Coordinates organization¿s schedule with regard to inspectors¿ schedules, flight checks, exams, itineraries and coordinates supervisor¿s appointment schedule.
  • Prepares time and attendance forms for organization personnel, maintain supporting documentation, and submit to appropriate payroll office.
  • Communication Receives incoming telephone calls, answers inquiries, and directs incoming calls appropriately.
  • Interacts with the public (both domestic and foreign, when applicable) and other FAA offices.
  • Assists visitors, determines needs and provides information or refers as appropriate.
  • Automation Program Support Assembles and enters information into various automated programs (such as Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystems (PTRS), Operations Specifications Subsystems (OPSS), Vital Information Subsystem (VIS), and Enforcement Information System (EIS)) and retrieves, prints, and reviews output.
  • Retrieves data concerning airmen records, certificates, violation histories and aircraft registrations for National Data Base (NDB) and EIS database systems.
  • Generates routine or ad hoc reports such as inspector planned activity, quarterly work program accomplishment report, quarterly NPG report, and inspector open items.
  • Administrative Program Support Surveys organization to which assigned in order to ensure adherence to administrative procedures that are outlined in agency directives.
  • Examines current procedures and practices and recommends or implements changes.
  • Instructs organization personnel (including new employees) on proper administrative procedures.
  • Reviews program participants¿ medical and flight check currency records and advises supervisor of program participants¿ status.
  • Fiscal Program Support as impress fund cashier, reviews requests, and receipts, disperses funds, updates records, maintains vouchers, and determines replacement of funds.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:

  • If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application, e.g. transcripts, Sf-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
  • 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/.

About this role

The Aviation Safety Assistant (Office Automation) position with the Department of Transportation is based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The duty location for this position will be Irving, TX or Coraopolis, PA. The role pays $38,791 to $56,039 per year.

Day to day, the work involves technical Program Support Processes FAA issued airman certificates such as ground instructor, flight instructor, mechanic, repairman, and flight engineer. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal aviation experience this Aviation Safety Assistant (Office Automation) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Aviation Safety Assistant (Office Automation) position with the Department of Transportation in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $38,791 to $56,039 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 9, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Transportation
Job Type Full-time
Location Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; Irving, Texas
Salary $38,791 – $56,039
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 9, 2026
Posted Jun 19, 2026
Source ID AAL-AVS-26-AKWL-99245
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