AIR FORCE STANDARD CORE PERSONNEL DOCUMENT (SCPD) PURPOSE OF POSITION AND ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: The primary purpose

of this position is: to serve as a professional aerospace engineer in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. The position is responsible for work related to the integration of the aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration, and is accountable for engineering assignments concerning (insert functional area i.e., Propulsion Systems). Establishes preliminary design and performance characteristics and engineering responsibility extends through development to final approval for production and service use. The organizational location of this position is: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS OR OBJECTIVES: The organizational goals or objectives of this position are: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ DUTY 1: % Critical

Performs professional aerospace engineering work in the areas of aviation, aerospace defense systems, components, and/or associated equipment in support of the acquisition, development, and/or sustainment of weapon systems and subsystems. Plans and carries out assignments for projects concerning (insert functional area) which entail a variety of complicating factors, interaction with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the lifecycle of items/systems. Applies a number of diverse engineering practices, techniques, and processes to identify and resolve difficult issues, as well as ensure resolutions are consistent with program objectives, existing policies, and procedures. Work involves such areas as aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, astro-dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics, flight dynamics, flight structures, thermodynamics, flight propulsion, and energy conversion/utilization as it relates to aerospace vehicles and/or related equipment. Utilizes innovative engineering practices, techniques, and methodology to develop, test, evaluate, research, operate, maintain, and remodel manned or unmanned aerospace vehicles. Conducts specialized studies on flight vehicles, including overall and individual major systems components and additional airborne equipment encompassed in the structure to ensure safety, suitability, and effectiveness in operation. Coordinates the various phases of work with other functional disciplines and interprets/translates engineering requirements into design characteristics and criteria. Formulates and explains recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and techniques. STANDARDS: A. Typically coordinates effectively with other functional disciplines and provides accurate direction and advice to co-workers. B. Recommendations on difficult issues are usually well researched, analyzed, and presented. C. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of, and routinely provides an accurate and consistent interpretation of existing policy, directives, and standards. KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ DUTY 2: % Critical

Employs scientific and engineering principles to design, develop, test, evaluate, and/or determine maintenance requirements. Applies professional knowledge of the field of aerospace engineering to establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics, and devise and evaluate concepts for design approaches such as criteria, parameters, characteristics, and interrelationships. Analyzes and studies performance requirements against a range of diverse considerations to incorporate new technologies, improve reliability, extend the life of an aerospace vehicle, or reduce total ownership costs. Monitors multiple functions, which may include planning, research, design,
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development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, project management, manufacturing, operation, quality management, aircraft flight safety certifications, airworthiness qualification determinations, sustainment, and disposal. Performs complex engineering work to improve, extend, or validate currently known precedents, data, methods, or techniques. Determines the means to advance projects and evaluate significant modifications to production methods or materials due to changes in requirements, technological advances, or shortcomings in design and/or performance. Evaluates and provides recommendations on prototypes, products, or processes. Plans and carries out assignments for segments of projects that entail a variety of complicating and interacting factors, relationships with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the complete life-cycle. Recommends changes in basic requirements and deviations from normal practices used in the design and development of components, equipment, and/or systems. STANDARDS: A. Normally coordinates, directs, and/or performs accurate development and review of methods, standards, and procedures for supporting Air Force-managed systems, support systems, subsystems, or components. B. With few exceptions, effectively reviews and evaluates significant changes in production methods or materials that are due to changes in requirements, technological advances, or shortcomings in design and/or performance. KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ DUTY 3: % Critical

Performs analysis and uses systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to implement, develop, and document projects or tasks. Evaluates procedures and recommends innovative techniques and methods to achieve goals. In support of engineering reviews and/or panels, develops evaluations and technical justifications of feasibility, practicability, and technical soundness. Recognizing priorities as well as the urgency of situations, develops metrics and performs analysis to ascertain needed changes or modification to production methods, procedures, and/or approaches. Develops computer aided engineering and analysis tools. Develops, executes, and reviews policies, processes, and procedures of a special or miscellaneous character that may span multiple engineering disciplines and involves application of knowledge of such fundamentals. Participates in special projects, initiatives, and prepares oral/written reports. Presents briefings and develops technical reports to document progress and results. STANDARDS: A. Almost always provides effective and timely evaluations of feasibility, practicability, and technical soundness. B. Typically ensures participation in and outcomes of special projects result in positive impact on the organization and/or improves quality. C. With rare exception, accurately reports results of studies; responds to queries in a timely manner; and prepares acceptable justifications and background papers on the technical aspects of assigned projects. KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ DUTY 4: % Critical

Determines the business and technical needs of customers. Applies emerging technology and business practices to develop and implement a course of action, validate and direct resources, and integrate logistics and/or acquisition functions to implement plans. Prepares reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action. Provides status and advisory services to superiors on problems, issues, and projects in assigned program areas, and reports significant findings and recommendations to management in a timely manner. Based on results of project reviews, may adjust funding, schedules, and work for assigned segment of project/program. Resolves problems or conflicts and executes projects to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and policies. DATE: 11/09/2010 Page 2

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A. Usually provides accurate status and advisory services to superiors and provides effective solutions to issues. B. With few exceptions, provides accurate analysis and technically sound recommendations to resolve conflicts and achieve objectives. C. Routinely executes projects thoroughly to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and policies. KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 _________________________________________________________________________________________________

RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA): 1. Knowledge of professional aerospace engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development and execution. 2. Knowledge of air-vehicles, ground systems, and support equipment sufficient to plan, design, test, troubleshoot, evaluate, and oversee the development and/or sustainment of aerospace vehicles and systems. 3. Knowledge of other engineering disciplines and standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to analyze data and establish requirements for technical objectives and characteristics. 5. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies. 6. Ability to use computer applications in support of planning, designing, analysis, and reporting. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA: Factor 1, Knowledge Required by The Position Level 1-7 1250 Points

-- Broad professional knowledge of a wide range of aerospace engineering theories, principles, practices, concepts, processes, and techniques sufficient to determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of assignments involving project development and execution. -- Knowledge of engineering standards and methods to formulate, execute, advise on, and explain recommendations or solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, devices, systems, processes, and techniques and resolve a wide variety of complex problems. -- Knowledge of advanced processes and practices to provide oversight and direction; to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands; and to prepare, present, and evaluate plans, designs, reports, and correspondence. -- Knowledge of multiple functions that may include planning, research, design, development, test and evaluation, cost analyses, manufacturing, operation, quality management, aircraft flight safety certifications, airworthiness qualification determinations, sustainment, and disposal. -- Ability to analyze data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.

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The supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, discuss scope of the assignment, approaches, time frames and possible execution phases. The engineer, having developed proficiency in the line of work, is responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with others as necessary, and interpreting policy or regulatory requirements in terms of established objectives. In some assignments, the employee determines the approach to be taken and the methodology to be used, as well as making recommendations for improvement in order to meet program objectives. The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters. Completed work is reviewed for soundness of overall approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements or producing expected results, the feasibility of recommendations, and adherence to requirements. Factor 3, Guidelines Level 3-4 450 Points

The employee uses very general guidelines and precedents which are often insufficient, inapplicable to the assignment, or have gaps in the specificity requiring considerable interpretation and/or adaptation for application to the particular issues and problems. The employee uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve specific complex or intricate issues and problems, research trends and patterns, to develop new methods and criteria, or propose new policies and practices. Factor 4, Complexity Level 4-5 325 Points

The work consists of providing aerospace and product development engineering activities. The work includes varied duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods that are applied to a broad range of activities, a key technological program, substantial depth of analysis of controversial or high-visibility issues, and involves responsibility for assuring appropriate technical engineering. Decisions regarding what needs to be done include major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation and evaluation processes that result from such elements as continuing changes in program, technological developments, unknown phenomena, or conflicting requirements. The work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information. Factor 5, Scope and Effect Level 5-4 225 Points

The work involves originating new and improved applications and strategies for engineering concepts, theories, and principles; investigating, evaluating, advising on, and resolving unusual problems, issues, and conditions; assessing program effectiveness; and adapting precedents to unusual conditions and projects. Employee develops criteria, procedures, or instructions for a particular functional area, and provides consultant or advisory services on problems, conditions, programs, and functions. The work product or service affects the planning, completion, and direction of major engineering projects; and the ability of the agency to meet its goals and the needs of its customers. Factor 6, Personal Contacts Level/Points (See Factor 7)

Contacts are primarily with staff counterparts and management officials at centers, HQ AFMC, and HQ USAF. Typical contacts may include engineering counterparts at Air Logistics Centers, product centers, test centers, research laboratories or with contractor engineering specialists. Specific projects may require contacts with individuals or groups from outside the agency, including consultants, contractors, or professional associations, in moderately unstructured settings. The employee must recognize or learn the role and authority of each party during the course of the interaction. Factor 7, Purpose of Contacts Level 6/7-3C 180 Points

The purpose is to influence and persuade persons or groups to comply with established policies or to accept established methods using persuasion or negotiation, or by establishing rapport to gain information. Contacts may require skill in dealing with fearful, skeptical, or uncooperative people to obtain the desired results. Factor 8, Physical Demands Level 8-1 5 Points

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The work is primarily sedentary. Some work may require periods of walking, standing, bending, climbing, or driving a motor vehicle and work may be conducted in flight-line or industrial areas. Some worksites may involve exposure to noise or environmental hazards requiring use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Employees may carry light items such as books, instruments, and other similar materials. The work does not require any special physical effort. Factor 9, Work Environment Level 9-1 5 Points

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work may also involve occasional exposure to conditions in production facilities, laboratories, or industrial sites requiring normal safety precautions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: 1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 2. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license may be required for the position. 3. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 4. May be required to acquire and maintain certification(s), such as Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). _________________________________________________________________________________________________ CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY: 2. The appropriate shred for skill code CCC must be entered on the coversheet based on the specialization within Aerospace Engineering. One of the following shreds should be used 1LH Propulsion Systems FLV Flight Vehicles STN Aerodynamics AAB Aircraft Assemblies SSG Flight Vehicle Power STR Structures FLH Fuel Systems STS Flight Control SSN Armament Systems

3. The functional classification code is 13, Development. 4. Professional as used in this SCPD refers to the positive education requirement and does not imply a requirement for state certification/registration (PE).

Series and Title Determination: The position is responsible for applying professional knowledge of aerospace engineering theories, principles, practices, concepts, processes, and systems to determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of assignments involving materials, equipment, systems, applications, and components. The engineer makes use of a wide range of aerospace engineering techniques to perform duties in support of the acquisition, development, or sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment. The 0861 series covers positions that manage, supervise, lead, and/or perform professional engineering and scientific work concerning the integration of the aeronautics and astronautics sciences within the broad arena of aviation and space exploration. It includes related materials, equipment, systems, applications, and components. The appropriate series is determined to be 0861. The title of the position, Aerospace Engineer, is in keeping with the instructions contained in the GS0800 group standard. Grade Determination: Both the JFS for Professional Work in the Engineering and Architecture Group (0800), and the Equipment Development Grade Evaluation Guide were used.

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-- OPM Job Family Position Classification Standard for Professional Work in the Engineering and Architecture Group, 0800: FACTOR LEVELS AND POINTS: 1-7/1250, 2-4/450, 3-4/450, 4-5/325, 5-4/225, 6/7-3C/180, 8-1/5, 9-1/5 GS-12 Point Range: 2755-3150 Total Points: 2890 Grade: GS-12

-- OPM Equipment Development Grade Evaluation Guide, Part I, Product Development Engineering: Development engineering is the primary responsibility of the position - Part I of the guide was used. Part I of the guide evaluates positions based on two elements: 1) assignment characteristics and 2) level of responsibility. ASSIGNMENT CHARACTERISTICS: This deals with the nature, scope, and characteristics of the assignment; the nature and extent of judgment and knowledge required; and the degree to which guidelines and precedents exist. This position is responsible for establishing preliminary design and performance characteristics and extends through development and final approval for production and service use. The engineer also provides detailed analysis to ensure adequacy and compatibility with requirements. Employee plans and carries out assignments for complete projects that entail a variety of complex and interacting factors, relationships with other engineering specializations, and consideration of the complete development cycle. At the GS-11 level the work normally involves a portion of a larger study or project, and the technical objectives are defined and can be solved by using proven theory or applied technology. The position exceeds the GS-11 criteria. At the GS-13 level, the engineer is the technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes. The position does not meet the level of assignments specified at the GS-13 level. The position is allocated to the GS-12. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: This factor includes the nature and extent of supervisory control exercised over the work, the nature and extent of the incumbents responsibility for personal contact and for making recommendations and decisions. This position is responsible for independently organizing the work, recognizing limitations of current approaches, proposing and justifying additional work/research, and recommending changes in basic requirements and/or deviations from normal practices. The supervisor advises the employee of objectives and requirements, and the employee performs work to accomplish objectives with little technical advice. Work is reviewed for technical soundness and compliance with appropriate policy. At the GS-11 level, the supervisor determines objectives, provides data and background information, and discusses unusual aspects of the assignment. The employee follows a set of conditions and requirements established by others.

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