From Defending the Nation to Securing the Skies

Veterans are respected leaders and esteemed as some of our country's most outstanding citizens. That's why the FAA encourages veterans to apply their proven leadership abilities to uphold national safety once more, this time as Americans take to the skies.

The FAA is dedicated to embracing veterans into the civilian workforce and supporting their transition into fresh career pathways. We provide specialized training and development programs designed to assist veterans in pursuing new careers with the FAA. A wide range of job opportunities awaits veterans eager to continue their service to the nation.

Veterans Preference

Veteran Preference refers to individuals who are eligible for special preference in the federal hiring process due to their military service or their connection to someone with military service. This includes disabled veterans, spouses of disabled veterans, widows/widowers of deceased veterans, and parents of deceased veterans. If you qualify for 10-point preference, you can apply for employment consideration even if there are no current job openings that match your interests.

If you’re a veteran or a spouse/parent that has served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were honorably discharged, you might qualify for special hiring authorities and veteran-specific employment opportunities.

Go to the Veterans’ Preference Advisor to determine your preference eligibility. For more information about veterans’ preference, visit USAJOBS Hiring Veterans Page.

Veterans’ Hiring Authorities

As a veteran, you may be eligible for special hiring authorities, which include:

• 30% or More Disabled Veteran: This authority allows agencies to non-competitively appoint any veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or higher to a temporary or term position.
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA): This excepted authority allows agencies to non-competitively appoint eligible veterans to a two-year appointment at the GS-11 level (or equivalent) or below. VRA-eligible veterans may also apply to merit promotion job announcements (those open to federal employees) if the announcement is open to individuals outside that agency.
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): This competitive authority enables eligible veterans to apply to merit promotion job announcements (those open to federal employees) if the announcement is open to individuals outside that agency.
• Military Spouses: This is a non-competitive appointment of military spouses to a competitive service position. Eligibility includes a spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, or an unmarried widow/widower of a service member deceased while on active duty.
• Supporting Documentation: You will need to provide proof of your veterans’ preference upon request. This includes a DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Standard Form (SF-15), and any additional documentation required by SF-15. You can upload and save these documents to your USAJOBS account.

How to Apply

If you find a current vacancy announcement that interests you, apply directly through USAJOBS. As a 10-point veteran, you will receive preference in hiring in accordance with federal policies.

For more information, visit Feds Hire Vets.

For support on building your federal resume, visit the help center on USAJOBS.