General Engineer

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Duties

Plans and accomplishes highly complex and challenging projects/programs and other work activities under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced engineer. May act as a principal technical specialist or as a project/program manager or team leader for large work activities.

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge and experience of engineering and design principles, theories and concepts, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and to develop improved technical processes for the organization. Develops standards, specifications, criteria and guidelines for the design, construction, techniques, quality control, maintenance and management of new entrant facilities, such as vertiports, droneports, heliports, and infrastructure at airports to accommodate commercial space vehicles and supersonic aircraft operations for both launching and landing.

Serves as the Office of Airports' focal point of contact for regional office engineers, airport district office (ADO) engineers and consultants for the development, interpretation and implementation of standards, specifications, criteria, and guidelines for new entrant matters. Assists with the development of standards, policies and guidance for airspace and facilities that accommodate the new entrants. Ensures operations are clear of obstructions and are safely accommodated by facilities. Plans and implements safe integration of these new operations within the legacy NAS. Ensures the safety of the public by applying technical knowledge regarding the performance of the new entrant aircraft.

Applies safety techniques, airport geometry standards (when applicable), and operational safety measures to recommend mitigations for hazards and risks. Applies in-depth knowledge of the National Airspace System (NAS) in the conception, planning, and performance of assigned tasks and responsibilities. Provides advice to management on planning methodologies and performance/trend indicators to measure attainment of fiscal year goals and objectives. May develop new or innovative approaches, methodologies and/or techniques to define or lead challenging programs or activities.

Coordinates with appropriate lead technical or integration offices including Aircraft Certification (AIR), Office for Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT), Flight Standards (AFS), Air Traffic Organization (ATO), and Office of Commercial Space (AST) to identify aircraft or vehicle design, performance, and/or operational concepts that deviate from established standards and trigger the need for additional ARP review and consideration for safe airport integration. Reviews applicable Modification of Standards (MOS) requests and deviations from standards and recommends appropriate action. As deviations are identified, gathers relevant information to assist in informing ARP management on policy, guidance, and resource needs. Revises and/or manages the update of assigned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars (AC) and Engineering Briefs (EB). Coordinates all changes to AC's and EB's with industry, airport engineers, airport sponsors, ATO, AFS, and legal counsel.

Provides subject-matter engineering technical advice and guidance (either directly or through facilitating the engagement of other subject-matter experts) to managers, supervisors, and other personnel in developing policy and regulations unique to new and emerging entrant activities. Presents recommendations for adoption, implementation, mitigations, or changes to policies and procedures to senior management. Prepares documentation and reports, to include charts, graphs, statistical summaries, etc. of the revised procedures or processes. Anticipates potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive actions.