Aviation Technical Specialist I
Company: STI
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Requirements for the position: Bachelor of Science Degree from
an accredited college or university No experience is required If
candidate has Aviation experience, we will desire to compensate
additionally. The essential duties, but not limited to, for
Aviation Technical Specialist 1* in the Planning and Environmental
Track include: Assigned approximately 10 to 15 public-use airports
for which they perform the following: Assist the development and
update of Capital Improvements Plans (CIPs) for each airport
annually including programming phase; Assisting communities on
technical aspects of terminal and visual navigational aids and
Global Positioning System (GPS) approaches; Assisting communities
on compatible land use planning on and off airport property;
Coordination and review the Federal 7460-1 forms (Notice of
Proposed Construction) for on-airport development; Review
preliminary studies or surveys and cost estimates for project
feasibility and funding; Assist airport sponsors with development,
coordination, and review of airport master plans, airport layout
plan sets, and the airport Capital Improvement Plan; Assist with
property acquisition preparation and relocation assistance; Review
and approve environmental documentation, as required under
applicable State and Federal laws or regulations, in accordance
with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-21, FAA Orders 1050.1and
5050.4; Coordinate with FAA reporting all comments to the State
Historic Preservation Officer or the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation. Organize an investigation, if required, to meet the
provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966; Work
to identify aviation infrastructure issues for maintenance, repair,
safety, environmental, and operational needs; Work to ensure
project selection and continuity through collaboration and
effective communication with the internal/external stakeholders and
project team; Understand and apply techniques, procedures, and
design criteria in accordance with technical manuals (i.e. FAA
Advisory Circular) to develop and/or implement detailed
specifications for aviation projects; Review Independent Fee
Estimate results associated to planning projects to confirm
consultant fees are acceptable; Learn to become proficient in
different funding components and project selection scoring
processes for Federal and State funded projects; Learn key
components of technical disciplines within a matrix organization to
ensure project successfulness by engaging the proper individuals
for project needs; Utilize various software platforms to review and
sketching/comment on documents. The essential duties, but not
limited to, for Aviation Technical Specialist 1* in the Grants,
Compliance and Inspection Track include Assigned approximately 10
to 15 public-use airports for which they perform the following:
Annually inspects assigned General Aviation Airports associated to
State licensing to ensure safety requirements are fulfilled to
Federal and State standards; Conduct Federal inspections (5010’s)
annually for required airports and input data into the FAA’s
Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP); Gain and apply
technical knowledge of approach categories, lighting systems,
airfield markings and pavement conditions and deformations; Gain
and apply working level knowledge of Airport Layout Plans to
determine design standards of runway categories; Learn to
communicate effectively via Unicom frequencies with local air
traffic. Also follow proper protocol for motor vehicle operations
on an airfield; Gain and apply technical knowledge of airport
environment and design as well as understanding of FAA Advisory
Circulars to identify potential safety hazards; Gain and apply
technical knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Codes and Standards for operational safety at the airport; Gain
extensive knowledge on Federal Grant Assurances. Responsible for
conducting Part 13.1 investigations and issuing a recommendation to
FAA for determination. Also responsible for conducting State
Compliance investigations. This involves coordination with FAA,
State and local government officials, and citizens; Required to
obtain, after gaining employment within a required timeframe, a UAS
(Uncrewed Aerial Systems) FAA Part 107 Drone License to fly on
behalf of TDOT to collect obstruction data at airports; Enter
airport correction action plan(s) as needed;
Keywords: STI, Clarksville , Aviation Technical Specialist I, Engineering , Nashville, Tennessee
