Job Description
Summary This position is located at a Region 5 Forest Service Office, Fire & Aviation Management, Forest Service aviation program. This position serves as an expert in providing technical expertise and knowledge on all avionics issues regarding aircraft and aviation maintenance and works on projects for the National Airworthiness program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please see the Additional Information section for the regional point of contact. Responsibilities Duties listed are at the full performance GS-13 grade level. Inspects and approves of agency, contractor, and cooperator aircraft avionics and unmanned aerial vehicles. Issues approvals to and monitors several smaller aviation organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one. Inspects organizations that perform a variety of novel and complex aviation operations including the protection of natural resources, the detection and suppression of wildland fires, and response...