Aviation Specialist - Military veterans preferred

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and trending aviation safety data for performance analysis.
• Support preparation of Aviation Safety Documents (ASDs) and Aviation Safety Reviews (ASRs).
• Participate in pre-assessment planning and post-assessment documentation.
• Track and document corrective actions in collaboration with federal ASO.
• Maintain hazard logs, safety metrics dashboards, and reporting schedules.
• Prepare drafts of safety reports, presentations, and briefings for federal review.
• Monitor aviation safety publications and assist in implementing DOE/FAA guidance updates.
• Support preparation and submission of mishap reports through DOE systems (AAIRS/ORPS), as directed.
• Contribute to safety awareness efforts including bulletins, posters, and award submissions.
• Facilitating audits in accordance with DOE O 440.2C; including public aircraft operations, commercial aviation services (CAS) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
• Provide technical and oversight assistance for DOE and NNSA aviation programs through the development and promulgation of policy and procedures with DOE Headquarters staff, program offices and field elements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, aviation management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in aviation, safety, or risk assessment roles.
• Ability to obtain Federal Aviation Administration certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs
• Familiarity with FAA/DOE aviation regulations and safety protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow federal direction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q or equivalent clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• have aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• active DOE Q Clearance

LOCATION: This is an on-site position in Albuqurque, NM.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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