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Objective Area Solutions (OAS) is seeking an experienced Aeronautical Information Specialist to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airports Data and Information Program (ADIP). This position serves as the airport data and aeronautical information subject matter expert, supporting both sustainment and modernization efforts across the ADIP portfolio while providing advisory and regulatory guidance support. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in airport data management, aeronautical information systems, FAA airport standards, and ICAO Annex 15 / Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) requirements. This role bridges FAA airport domain expertise with system modernization initiatives, ensuring ADIP remains the authoritative source for airport data collection, validation, dissemination, and regulatory compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

Airport Data & Aeronautical Information Support

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the collection, verification, management, and dissemination of airport data across the ADIP application portfolio, including:
• Airport Geographic Information System (AGIS)
• Airport Master Record (AMR)
• Digital 7480
• Airport Data Manager (ADM)
• Management of Survey (MOS)
• Runway Analysis Management (RAM)
• Runway Information Management (RIM)
• Runway Safety Area (RSA)
• Program Management Tool (PMT)
• Support airport data quality management activities, ensuring:
• Accuracy
• Integrity
• Traceability
• Timeliness
• Completeness
• Resolution
• Format compliance
• Ensure adherence to ICAO Annex 15/AIM requirements and FAA Order 5010.4 standards.
• Provide requirements analysis, validation, and technical recommendations for ADIP enhancements and modernization activities, including digital Airport Layout Plan (ALP) capabilities.

Advisory & Regulatory Support

• Provide technical writing support for the development, revision, and maintenance of FAA airport guidance documents.
• Draft and update technical content supporting:
• AC 150/5300-16
• AC 150/5300-17
• AC 150/5300-18
• AC 150/5300-19
• FAA Order 5010.4
• Engineering Briefs
• Engineering Memorandums
• Support FAA advisory, regulatory, programmatic, and technical activities associated with airport data and ADIP-related guidance.
• Coordinate document reviews and ensure all deliverables receive COR approval prior to publication or implementation.

Standards, Quality, and Stakeholder Coordination

• Support alignment of the ADIP Quality Management System with:
• ICAO Annex 15
• Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) standards
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements
• Coordinate airport data updates and stakeholder engagement activities involving:
• FAA Lines of Business
• Airport Sponsors
• Engineering Consultants
• Aviation Industry Partners
• Promote data governance best practices and continuous improvement initiatives supporting FAA airport data modernization efforts.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant professional experience supporting aviation, airport data management, aeronautical information systems, engineering, systems analysis, or related FAA programs.

Demonstrated Experience

• Airport data and aeronautical information management, including:
• Data collection
• Data verification
• Data validation
• Data dissemination
• Application of FAA airport standards and ICAO Annex 15/AIM data quality specifications.
• Development of federal technical documentation, including advisory circulars, orders, policies, procedures, or regulatory guidance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of:
• FAA airport data programs
• Airport Data and Information Program (ADIP)
• FAA AC 150/5300 Series guidance
• FAA Order 5010.4
• Airport regulatory framework and standards
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and data quality principles.
• Ability to serve as the primary airport data and aeronautical information subject matter expert across operational and regulatory initiatives.
• Ability to translate airport operational requirements and regulatory standards into system requirements, enhancements, and authoritative guidance documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the FAA Office of Airports (ARP) or Air Traffic Organization (ATO) airport data initiatives.
• Experience with Airport Geographic Information System (AGIS) operations and airport survey programs.
• Experience supporting aeronautical survey activities and geospatial airport data submission workflows.
• Experience supporting ICAO Annex 15/AIM implementation or ISO 9001 quality management activities.
• FAA, aviation, geospatial, or aeronautical information management certifications.
• Experience supporting federal aviation modernization programs and airport data governance initiatives.

Location: Remote within the commuting distance to FAA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. and the greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area (local travel).

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $102,000 - $155,000

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. FAA PIV card and access to Sensitive Unclassified Information (SUI) required.