FAA Jobs / FAA Employment

We have provided this page as a resource specifically for people seeking FAA jobs & FAA employment opportunities. Also included is general information about the Federal Aviation Administration. Although the best resource for FAA employment or information about the FAA would probably be the FAA homepage itself: www.faa.gov

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Are you considering a career with the Federal Aviation Administration?

If you're looking for a challenging position in the field of aviation with a world class leader, an FAA career opportunity may be for you.

The FAA operates largest and safest aviation system in the world. They are responsible for aircraft/pilot certification and safety, airport security, and for the 24/7 operation of our nation's air traffic control system.

The FAA is committed to making the world's best aviation system even better.

They are doing this by further enhancing safety, improving security, and increasing air travel efficiency by modernizing the air traffic control system and expanding the capacity of our nation's airports. They are also play a key role for guiding and helping develop the rapidly expanding new field of commercial space transportation.

If you're a skilled professional in an aviation-related field looking for new challenges, if you're getting out of the military soon and would like to continue work in the aviation field, if you're a college graduate considering a Federal career, or if you're just curious about the kinds of opportunities available with the Federal Aviation Administration click on the FAA Career Opportunities link to see what types of FAA jobs are available.

Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Overview

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is governed by the U.S. government with primary responsibility for the safety of civil aviation. The FAA was originally called the Federal Aviation Agency when it was established by the Federal Aviation Act in 1958. The present name was adopted in 1967 when the FAA became a component of the Department of Transportation. The FAA is rarely referred to as the Federal Aviation Agency anymore.

The FAA’s major functions:

• Regulate civil aviation to promote safety and fulfill the requirements of national defense.
• Regulate United States commercial space transportation.
• Develop and operate a common system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.
• Encourage and develop civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology.
• Research and development with respect to the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics.
• Develop and implementing programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation.

Federal Aviation Administration, FAA Mission:
According to the FAA, it's mission is to provide "a safe, secure and efficient global aerospace system that contributes to national security and the promotion of U.S. aerospace safety... [a system that is] responsive to the dynamic nature of customer needs, economic conditions and environmental concerns."

FAA Housing Mission:
Our mission is to provide a safe, secure and efficient short term housing for FAA employee's and FAA students with an emphasis on comfort!

FAQ about General FAA employment

1. When are applications for announced vacancies due?
2. How do I know where to send my application?
3. How long are vacancies announced?
4. What does Area of Consideration mean?
5. What is the definition of local commuting area?
6. If I don't live or work in a commuting area, will an address from a post office box within the commuting area be sufficient to place me in the commuting area?
7. Can I submit a fax or electronic application in response to a vacancy announcement?
8. Can active duty military apply for FAA announced vacancies while on active duty?
9. How do I know what the qualification requirements are for a vacancy?
10. Will all qualified applicants be interviewed?
11. How does the FAA fill vacancies?
12. Does the FAA have a Student Intern Program?
13. How are incomplete applications treated?
14. What is the difference between the Competitive Service and the Excepted Service?
15. Can the FAA employ a non-citizen?
16. Who is considered a citizen of the United States?
17. What restrictions does the FAA have regarding outside employment, activities, and financial interest?
18. If I applied for a position from an announced vacancy, how do I correct or change information on my application?
19. How can I find out if I meet the requirements for hire under the Veterans’ Readjustment Appointment (VRA)?
20. If I don’t have a printer, how can I obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement summary list, a specific vacancy, or employment forms?

1. When are applications for announced vacancies due?
   
   Applications must be received on or before the closing date of the vacancy announcement unless otherwise specified in the vacancy announcement or in a collective bargaining agreement.
   
   
2. How do I know where to send my application?
   
   Vacancy announcements will specify where and how to submit your application.
   
   
3. How long are vacancies announced?
   
   Vacancies may be announced using any length of open period, in order to produce a sufficient number of people who meets all the basic qualification requirements AND is clearly capable of performing the job in a superior manner. This is determined on a case by case basis. Opening and closing dates are specified on each vacancy announcement.
   
   
4. What does Area of Consideration mean?
   
   An area of consideration defines the area, which the agency will search for eligible candidates. It is determined on a case by case basis and is present on all vacancy announcements. Applications received, which are outside the area of consideration, will not be considered. It may be organizational, geographical, or by commuting area or a combination of both.
   
   
5. What is the definition of local commuting area?
   
   Commuting area is defined as one or more population centers in which people live and work and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their place of employment.
   
   
6. If I don't live or work in a commuting area, will an address from a post office box within the commuting area be sufficient to place me in the commuting area?
   
   No.
   
   
7. Can I submit a fax or electronic application in response to a vacancy announcement?
   
   Yes, if it is stated in the vacancy announcement.
   
   
8. Can active duty military apply for FAA announced vacancies while on active duty?
   
   Yes. The FAA will allow individuals who are completing their military service to apply for jobs while still on active duty. However, appointments will not be made until the veteran produces a DD-214 documenting honorable military service.
   
   
9. How do I know what the qualification requirements are for a vacancy?
   
   Qualification requirements are identified in the vacancy announcement usually under the heading Qualifications Requirements.
   
   
10. Will all qualified applicants be interviewed?
    
    It depends. Selecting officials are not required to interview all of the eligible candidates and may choose to interview some, all, or none of the candidates unless otherwise specified in a collective bargaining agreement.
    
    
11. How does the FAA fill vacancies?
    
    The FAA fills positions from a variety of hiring sources. Generally vacancy announcements are posted utilizing an automated system. Each vacancy announcement contains information such as: the type of position to be filled, duty location, salary range, qualification requirements and who is eligible to apply. Applicants are rated and well qualified candidates are referred to the selecting official for consideration. Another method of locating applicants is the use of Special Hiring programs. The FAA may hire these applicants who meet specific program requirements.
    
    
12. Does the FAA have a Student Intern Program?
    
    Yes. Click here for more information about the program.
    
    
13. How are incomplete applications treated?
    
    Incomplete applications received for an announced vacancy may be treated in one of three ways:
    
    
    • The application may be rated based on the information available
      
      
    • The applicant may be asked to furnish the missing information
      
      
    • The incomplete application will not be rated
    
    Whichever option is chosen, it will be applied consistently for all applicants for a specific announcement.
    
    
14. What is the difference between the Competitive Service and the Excepted Service?
    
    The Federal service consists of competitive service and excepted service agencies. The competitive service generally consists of organizations, which follow OPM practices of hiring and related activities. Excepted service organizations generally by law, may create their own practices. FAA is an excepted service agency. Some other excepted service agencies are the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central Intelligence Agency, General Accounting Office and Postal Service to name just a few.
    
    
15. Can the FAA employ a non-citizen?
    
    In accordance with Presidential intent (as contained in Executive Order 11935) and congressional intent (as contained in the Treasury, Postal Service, and general Government Appropriations Act), initial appointments to positions in the FAA made after April 30, 1998 will be restricted to United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Guam) unless, as determined by the selecting official, there are an insufficient number of well-qualified applicants; or, for a brief period, in an emergency.
    
    Through the appropriations act cited above, Congress has prohibited most agencies, including the FAA, from using appropriated funds to employ non-citizens within the continental United States.
    
    
16. Who is considered a citizen of the United States?
    
    Citizens in the United States include those who were:
    born in the United States (the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam [since 1950], or the U.S. Virgin Islands); born outside the United States to parents who are citizens of the United States, one of which was physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of one year at any time prior to the birth of the person (in some situations only one parent has to be a citizen); naturalized as a United States citizen; or otherwise granted citizenship under authorities described in law, beginning at 8 U.S.C. 1401.
    
    
17. What restrictions does the FAA have regarding outside employment, activities, and financial interest?
    
    Consistent with the public trust and the effective performance of the official business of the FAA, it is the policy of the FAA to place as few limitations as possible on private business activities or interests. The principal requirements which the FAA has found it necessary to establish with the respect to outside employment, activities and financial interests are derived in part from the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 5 C.F.R. part 2635, (Ethical Standards), and are summarized below. Your failure to adhere to any of the following requirements could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from the Agency. As an employee of the FAA:
    
    5 C.F.R. Section 6001.104, prohibits, with certain limited exceptions, any FAA employee (regardless of their position or grade), their spouse or minor child from holding stock in or any other securities interest in an airline or aircraft manufacturing company, or in a supplier of components or parts to an airline or aircraft manufacturing company; outside aviation-related employment by you is limited by agency policy--in general, no FAA employee may work for an employer that is subject to official contact by the employee's FAA office or facility; and the duties and responsibilities you may perform as an FAA employee may be limited by the aviation-related employment of your spouse or a member of your household, or your continuing interests or benefits from a past aviation related employer.
    
    In addition to the above, as an FAA employee, you will be required to read, understand and comply with all the Ethical Standards and related statutes concerning conflicts of interest. Further, certain positions with the FAA require the person selected for such position to file Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entry on duty in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended and implementing regulations.
    
    
18. If I applied for a position from an announced vacancy, how do I correct or change information on my application?
    
    Send a letter to the address listed in the vacancy announcement for submitting your application. The letter needs to identify the vacancy announcement number you applied for and your instructions regarding the incorrect or changed information.
    
    
19. How can I find out if I meet the requirements for hire under the Veterans’ Readjustment Appointment (VRA)?
    
    Click here for information concerning VRA Appointments.
    
    
20. If I don’t have a printer, how can I obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement summary list, a specific vacancy, or employment forms?
    
    If you have access to a fax machine, you can receive the documents requested by dialing the FAA Faxback system. The phone number is (405) 954-0250. The Faxback system will prompt you to provide the pertinent information. Also, public libraries, schools, and other retail stores, i.e., Mail Boxes etc., can provide fax and/or internet access services.

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