Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents) Designated or Random Drug Testing required. A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements) PILOT CERTIFICATE REQUIRED PLEASE REVIEW REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS SECTIONS BARGAINING UNIT: YES FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. Qualifications Minimum eligibility requirements: Are based on possession of the appropriate Federal Aviation Administration ([redacted]) pilot certificates and/or appropriate military ratings, meeting the applicable flight hour requirements and possession of the knowledge and skills required for the position. Candidates must demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills required for the work by meeting certain minimum flight hour requirements, including recency of flight experience. Only that flight experience that is directly related to the work of the position is required for purposes of establishing minimum eligibility. Candidates must possess a current Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating with airplane and ariplane instrument ratings or the appropriate military ratings (Refer to Required Documents Section). 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. Flight test positions also require completion of a flight test school such as a military flight test school or the [redacted] flight test pilot school, or at least 1 year of experience either flight testing aircraft for engineering approval (civilian or military) or analyzing aircraft performance data. NOTE: Acceptable engineering flight test experience must have been for the purpose of establishing the basic airworthiness of prototype aircraft or component parts in the experimental/developmental stage. This experience includes flight testing of an aircraft or component from the time of first developmental flight testing through final [redacted] certification or military acceptance testing. This experience must include basic stability, controllability, and performance testing to determine compliance with civil, military, or foreign standards. The following flight hour requirements apply: 1. Total Flight Time-1750 hours, Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in service placements actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided they hold the certificates and ratings required; have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and flying history indicates they are qualified for the position. 2. Pilot-In-Command-1150 hours, only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. 3. Night Flying-75 hours, for in service placement actions, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work 4. Flying Time, Last 12 Months-100 hours, At least one-fourth of the total hours must be in either fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft. For in service placement actions, up to one-half of the flight hours may be waived provided the individual\'s total background reflects the ability to perform the duties of the position safely. 5. Multi-engine Airplane-500 hours, Position requires operation of heavy airplanes (i.e., gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds). At least 50 percent of the flight hours must have been in such heavy airplanes. Up to 250 hours flying time acquired in heavy multi-engine airplanes (gross takeoff weight in excess of 12,500 pounds) may be substituted. 6. Instrument-75 hours, At least 10 of the required hours must have been logged in actual instrument weather. The balance may have been acquired in a flight simulator or as other types of instrument flight time, e.g., hood instrument. Medical Requirements: For fight test pilots, airspace system inspection pilots, and Customs pilots, all candidates must possess a current first class medical certificate at the time of appointment. Training Requirement: Failure to successfully complete all required training, including the [redacted] initial flight test training course, and to obtain all required certificates may result in reassignment, demotion, or dismissal. Flight Check: Candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency in an aircraft, including a flight check to demonstrate ability to perform flight test techniques. Candidates will be evaluated on the quality of their experience as it pertains to the specific positions being filled. Complete OPM Qualifications Standard for the Aircraft Operation Series, 2181, available at: [redacted] As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the [redacted] is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process. Therefore, as an applicant for this external 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 KSA in your work history, please include work history that describes how you meet the 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. Your answers may be adjusted as appropriate. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the [redacted]. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. SELECTOR FACTOR: Ability to apply Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and related policies, standards and procedures to type certification. IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate.