Airway Transportation Systems Specialist NAV

Summary

This is a NAV Technician-in-Depth Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS), at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Summary

This is a NAV Technician-in-Depth Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS), at this level are recognized as the subject matter expert in their field. ATSS personnel install, evaluate, maintain, modify and certify facilities, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Open & closing dates

05/12/2026 to 06/01/2026

Salary $77,351 - $119,883 per year

Salary shown does not include locality. Locality will be determined based on duty location.

Pay scale & grade FV I

Locations

3 vacancies in the following locations:

Colorado Springs, CO

Englewood, CO

Grand Junction, CO

Longmont, CO

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Watkins, CO

Casper, WY

Cheyenne, WY

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Travel Required 50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes- - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.

Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

NA

Job family (Series)

* 2101 Transportation Specialist

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Bargaining unit status Yes - This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Announcement number ANM-ATO--98610 Control number

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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This position is only open to current FAA employees assigned to Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Logistics Center (AML) and Technical Operations Training Division (AMA-400)

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Serves as an ATSS with the Technical Support Operations Group. Performs a variety of functions directly related to the operation of the NAS. Responsibilities include integration, restoration, testing and evaluation of new advanced services or service components, hardware/software systems and processes. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to protect the integrity of all components and systems to provide NAS service delivery.

Has broad automated systems and networking responsibilities and is recognized as a principal technical specialist on legacy and newly developed systems within a large facility or multiple facilities over a large geographical area. The work performed at this level requires technical expertise on complex systems and/or emerging technology, systems interrelationships and management of the NAS.

Performs work of broad scope and complexity with a high degree of independence. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible.

As a principal specialist/expert for major projects and/or program areas resolves unique technical problems without managerial intervention, providing coordination and suggesting solutions. Plans, coordinates, and performs work with a high degree of independence, keeping the supervisor advised of only the most critical issues.

Can be called upon to assist with repair and/or restore service or systems, providing guidance on the availability of back-up systems, recommending reconfiguration to minimize service interruptions to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the NAS.

Carries out work in accordance with overall plans and objectives of the organization, resolving problems as they arise and making adjustments as necessary to handle unanticipated situations and organizational needs.

This work includes responsibility for evaluating diagnostic data from multiple systems that are integrated to support a network of services or service products. Evaluation of this data is used for correcting deficiencies on Contractor Acceptance Inspection/Joint Acceptance Inspection, and timely resolution of equipment, systems or services with the NAS.

Collaborates with system users, planners, engineers, and contractor personnel for the acceptance of new or modified systems and provide assistance for resolving problems with the installation or improvements.

Develops recommendations for enhancing efficiency of systems by modification and application of existing or emerging technology.

Monitors other employees time as a project or team leader. Identifies requirements (staffing funds, materials,…