Supervisory Physician (Virtual Hiring Team)

JobSummary

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.

LowGrade

M

HighGrade

M

PromotionPotential

NA

SubAgencyName

Aviation Safety, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Regional Aerospace Medicine Division, ASO-305

OrganizationCodes

TD/TD03

Relocation

True

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• public
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• mspouse
• peace
• vet
• special-authorities

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 45,000 located nationwide and spanning over 130 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply?status=1

MajorDuties

• Serves as a Flight Surgeon and managing Physician of the Aerospace Medicine Virtual Hiring Team (VHT). Primary responsibility is to manage the Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Applicant Medical Clearance program for the Office of Aerospace Medicine. The Physician is a recognized medical authority who manages highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a Senior Regional Flight Surgeon or top-level agency executives. The incumbent provides expert advice and technical knowledge to subordinate VHT staff, and reviews ATCS applicant medical records, rendering aeromedical certification decisions. The Manager of the Virtual Hiring Team - Flight Surgeon (VHT-FS) makes medical certification decisions following AAM established procedures and orders. This position directs the work of subordinate managers and employees at the organizational unit level. The Manager of VHT-FS is responsible for developing and communicating regional positions on Aerospace Medicine policy and operational issues, as well as ensuring consistency in regional program standards, policies, and operations. The Manager communicates the organization's vision and objective, sets priorities for subordinates, assigns tasks and responsibilities, monitors, and evaluates performance, develops staff and organizational capabilities, approves leave, and initiates or takes disciplinary action. The Physician's professional activities directly affect the national goals of the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM). The incumbent oversees, administers, and directs the Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Applicant Medical Clearance program, which is the medical application process for all new hire Air Traffic Control Specialists. This position provides medical advice to agency lines of business and may represent AAM/FAA in litigation matters, as needed. The work of this position contributes directly to the safety of aerospace and civil aviation. As a recognized medical authority, the Physician provides professional advice and guidance to FAA officials in aerospace medical matters, conducts and participates in medical education programs for ATCS applicants. Furthermore, supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts. Exercises extensive medical authority and judgment in the management of the program, and to accomplish regional objectives with new, unique, or controversial situations or requirements, and makes program decisions on issues. Provides expert program advice to FAA management officials on issues of significant interest to the Air Traffic Organization, Human Resources, Congress, aviation industry, and the flying public. The guidance given affects aerospace and aviation safety, and the success or failure of agency programs. The Manager of VHT-FS represents the Federal Air Surgeon on all medical matters related to the Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Applicant Medical Clearance program. Contacts are internal and external to AAM, to include officials of DOT and FAA, ATO, ATCS applicants, the flying public, and representatives of the aviation industry to resolve significant or controversial issues affecting aerospace and aviation safety. As a recognized medical authority and expert final work is reviewed for success in achieving planned results, not technical merit. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. KSA INFORMATION: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this 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 Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or 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 based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a HR Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Evaluations

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

HowToApply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications. Amendment Date: 03/11/2026 Amendment Note: This announcement has been extended.

WhatToExpectNext

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

RequiredDocuments

Supplemental documentation, e.g. veteran's documentation, will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your USAJOBS account or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. In order to verify qualifications, copies of transcripts, licenses, and certifications must be uploaded or emailed prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will eliminate you from consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov). This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 602 series. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 602 series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 602 series. If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/

OtherInformation

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. NOTES: 1. If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administrative Travel Policy (FAATP). 2. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits 4. Pay rates including locality pay are capped by law at $228,000 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122c). 5. Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 6. CV/Resumes are limited to 2 pages. When describing work experience in your CV/resume, be specific as it pertains to the duties and responsibilities; specialized experience; and knowledge, skills, and abilities according to this job announcement. 7. Position may be filled in various FAA AVS approved duty locations. Location will be determined at selection. 8. To confirm receipt of documents, please email Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

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SecondAnnouncementUrl

860261000

ServiceType

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AgencyContactEmail

ryan.cappadony@faa.gov

AgencyContactPhone

1 (405) 954-4156

PreviewQuestionnaireurl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Preview/97553

SecurityClearance

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