Summary
The Legal Instruments Examiner works towards successful accomplishment of tasks, goals, and projects within the Civil Aviation Registry.
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This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Clarification from the agency
Also open to those eligible for 30% or More Disabled, PWD/PWTD, and VRA
Duties
Examines applications for aircraft registration, and accepts or denies registration based on applicability of appropriate Federal statutes and regulations, and evidence of ownership submitted. The complexity of the process is intensified
with the applications from resident aliens, trustees, corporations qualifying as U.S. citizens through use of a voting trust, foreign-owned corporations fractional ownership arrangements and limited liability companies. Evaluates documentation received in support of registration to non-U.S. citizens before making a final decision on the applicants' eligibility. Originates record on aircraft that have never been registered including imported, newly manufactured and amateur-built aircraft. Determines manufacturer and model designation codes in connection with creating the aircraft record. Receives on the job training for this responsibility as needed.
Examines conveyances, registration number applications, and other security instruments pertaining to aircraft, engines, propellers and/or spare parts locations and determines acceptability for registration number assignment and/or eligibility
for recordation. Evaluates contents of documents to determine the intent as applicable to the ownership or security interest in the collateral and their acceptability for recording. Interprets the legal terminology in Federal and State
statutes, regulations, contracts, petitions, executions, court orders, trust agreements, bankruptcy and insolvency actions, and a wide variety of other legal instruments, and makes the final decision as to accept or deny assignment or the disposition of the conveyance submitted. Complexity is increased with submissions regarding trustees, fractional ownership, authorizations and limited liability companies. Receives on the job training for this responsibility as needed.
Serves as import/export specialist. Provides priority handling of transactions involving aircraft being imported from or exported to foreign countries due to the financial and operational hardships that occur when delays are experienced in
processing the documents. Reviews and interprets foreign documents with unfamiliar terminology, assures compliance agreements, and makes immediate decisions on eligibility for assignment of U.S. registration number, registration or deregistration. Authorizes the assignment of registration number and sends telegraphic messages to FAA counterparts and the aviation public confirming U.S. registration number assignment. Issues temporary authority to operate the aircraft, and sends telegraphic messages to foreign civil aviation authorities, other FAA counterparts, and the aviation public, confirming registration or deregistration. Receives on the job training for this responsibility as needed.
Establishes and maintains effective communications with the private sector involved in the manufacturing, purchasing, selling, leasing, and financing of aircraft by telephone, e-mail and through personal contact. Interprets laws and regulations for attorneys, bankers and other lenders, aircraft manufacturers, aircraft owners and title search companies.
Composes letters to the aviation public concerning registration number assignments, special number requests and reservations, changes of registration numbers, registration of aircraft and/or recordation of security instruments, clearly conveying requirements, offering alternative solutions when appropriate, and collaborating with the customers in instances where less than ideal documentation is available.
Determines validity of signature authorities granted by powers of attorney, resolutions by board of directors of corporations, and merger agreements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Position will be filled at the FG-7 Level ONLY.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
- Please Review Required Documents and Additional Information.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-5 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience includes experience examining applications for aircraft registration; experience evaluating contents of documents to make determinations; experience importing, exporting, reviewing, and processing documentation; experience interpreting laws and regulations to internal and external stakeholders; experience composing letters to the aviation community.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
Information Regarding KSAs:
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 KSA, 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 Human Resource 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); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
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
Notes:
- Interviews may be conducted IAW FAA Policy and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- To be filled within any section of AFB-710.
- To be filled at the FG-7 Level ONLY.
- Full promotion potential to the FG-10 Level: Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.
- Applicants must apply on-line 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.
- Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
- Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com
- To check receipt of submitted documents, please email sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Required Documents
Documentation, e.g. Notification of Personnel Action (Current SF-50), etc. will be accepted in combination with your on-line application and must be uploaded or submitted to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
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).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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.
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.
Agency contact information
Sidney Heifetz
Phone
1 (405) 954-7981
Email
sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US
Next steps
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.
Overview
Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 07/17/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 17, 2026
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Few vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$50,460 - $65,599 per year
Salary includes 17.06% locality
Pay scale & grade
FG 7
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
- 0963 Legal Instruments Examining
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.
Announcement number
AAC-FS-26-AFB710-99382
