Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois
Salary Range: $91779 - $119315 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Major Command (MAJCOM) Airfield Information Analyst for Air Mobility Command (AMC) who manages and directs airfield suitability operations, and who also researches, reviews, gathers, documents and evaluates aeronautical information, and makes updates and recommendations regarding airfield suitability.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Air Transportation Operations Specialist Series, 2150. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of fleet operations; familiarity with Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. knowledge of aircraft performance capabilities and limitations to include instrument approach capability, fuel requirements, gear configuration, runway and taxiway requirements and weight restrictions. Thorough knowledge of AMC mission operations, command organization and the work processes of associated air transportation programs as they are integrated and executed during daily global operations. Thorough knowledge of AMC's databases, planning and support systems, command and control capabilities and mission planning tools. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of aircraft, airfield and aeronautical information publications, operating instructions and regulations applicable to determining the suitability of conducting aircraft operations at any given airfield. The work requires considerable skill in applying this knowledge to plan and accomplish a variety of complex work assignments and/or to identify, analyze, and resolve airfield suitability issues or problems. In-depth knowledge of airfield surveys, civil engineer airfield pavement reports and how to interpret and analyze information from such documents and supplements; i.e., runway length, load bearing capability and rating methods, pavement condition, etc., which are necessary for determining the suitability of an airfield for AMC aircraft operations. Broad knowledge of aeronautical planning publications (en route supplements, terminal procedures publications, instrument departures and approach procedures, airfield diagrams); related publications (airport facility directory, supplements, airport master records and reports, National Aeronautical Charting Office publications) and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency publications including the Aeronautical Production Manual. Knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, the international airway routes and structure, flight characteristics, dimensions and systems of several types of aircraft (wing span, aircraft altitude/airspeed capabilities, cargo/pax capabilities). Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to reports, information, issues or studies. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet command requirements and objectives within available resources, and to update the staff of an organization. 2. Knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions, en route supplements, i.e. runway length, load-bearing capability, pavement condition, lighting, etc. 3. Ability to identify, analyze and translate complex information, evaluate options and make appropriate judgments and decisions and implement results. 4. Knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) and air transportation directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems and processes. 5. Knowledge of various computer systems and applications that pertain to transportation operations and those systems required to perform the work. 6. Knowledge of DOD, USAF, AMC, AFCESA, FAA, ICAO and other applicable policies, rules, regulations, instructions, and directives as they pertain to airfield and aircraft operations and capabilities. Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/28/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12935709 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-28