National Transportation Safety Board

Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier Operations) - DIRECT HIRE

📍 Location
Washington, DC
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 20, 2026
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Job Description

Summary The Office of Aviation Safety has the responsibility of investigating domestic aviation accidents and incidents and for proposing probable cause for the Board's approval. In conjunction with other offices works to formulate recommendations to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents and incidents and improve aviation safety. The incumbent is primarily responsible for overseeing investigations of the most complicated and complex major air carrier accidents and incidents. Responsibilities As a Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier Operations) - DIRECT HIRE,GS-1801-13, you will perform the following major duties: The incumbent serves on the Go-Team and is available for accident or incident response 24 hours a day during Go Team assignment Period. Under the direction and guidance of more senior investigators and the Division supervisor(s), the incumbent is primarily responsible for conducting investigations of major, civil, air carrier accidents and incidents. Manage and o...

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