Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) (Cabin Safety Inspector (CSI))

Full Job Description

The Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) serves as a resource and technical authority in an assigned field office on cabin safety requirements as they relate to work activities affecting civil aviation.

Provides technical support regarding cabin safety for assigned air carriers and air operators.

Ensures assigned operators comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA policy and guidance and approved programs.

General Requirements for All Positions: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver's license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class FAA medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

Specialized Experience Requirements for FG-13 and Above or Equivalent Grade Level/Pay Band.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level/pay band in the normal line of progression for positions inthis occupation.

Experience which provided a comprehensive knowledge of all the following: Cabin Safety policy; Flight attendant air carrier duties and responsibilities; Cabin safety operations; FAA regulatory requirements; Air carrier cabin safety emergency procedures and associated training; Passenger handling practices; and Emergency and safety equipment located in the aircraft cabin.

AND 2.

Experience in at least one of the following functions: Conducting emergency procedures instructions; Developing cabin safety emergency procedures; or Developing handbooks, policies, procedures, or manuals in a type of work or cabin safety technical programs and procedures AND 3.

Experience in at least one of the following areas: Managing Flight attendant emergency training, technical cabin safety issues, program management, or line supervisory responsibilities in certificated air carrier flight attendant program operations; Developing operations and training manuals, programs, policies, and procedures to train flight attendants for effective safety of passengers in air carrier operations; or Applying Federal regulations to air carrier operations that was gained in any of the following areas: -Emergency procedures training programs and administration, emergency procedures, aircraft evacuation, aircraft evaluation, emergency aircraft evacuation demonstration.

- Special programs (i.e., crew resource management, exit row seating, carry-on baggage, or passenger information cards); or - Emergency equipment or the installation of such equipment.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Major Duties:

Develops a work program to ensure periodic surveillance of training instructors, company training programs and all phases of air carrier operations.

Determines through surveillance and investigation that the training facilities are properly and adequately organized and equipped, staffed with appropriately qualified instructors, and conduct flight attendant training as required by appropriate FAR and FAA approved training programs.

Contacts are with individuals throughout the certificate holder's company, which may include flight attendants, training program managers, center directors, and upper management.

Within the agency, there is frequent contact with Aviation Safety Inspectors in other specialties and offices, as well as field and Safety Standards personnel.

The purpose of these contacts is to elicit information, provide feedback, request alterations or modifications, communicate findings, or resolve issues and problems.

Determines through surveillance and investigation that the training facilities are properly and adequately organized and equipped.

staffed-with appropriately qualified instructors, and conduct flight attendant training as required by appropriate Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and FAA approved training programs.

Serves as the technical advisor to the Principal Operations Inspector (POI) on assigned areas of the company's training program.

Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders and procedures through the POI and related FAA personnel to ensure standardization of training activities.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents.

Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Participated in special projects within the FAA to improve cabin safety procedures and policies.

Conducts evaluations, assessments and interviews with National Headquarter and industry participants, Develops recommendations and prepares summary reports on findings.

Serves as a National Resource and will be used to participate in programs/projects sponsored by FAA Headquarters.

Participates on domestic and international committees in the evaluation of air carrier certification of new type aircraft.

Evaluates the air carriers proposed certification plan of new type of aircraft and prepares critique of this surveillance and reports the outcome to the POI.

Performs initial certification of new operators in all cabin safety related areas, Reviews all documents and evaluates all plans top ensure compliance with the FARs, FAA policy and guidance, May provide support to other regions during certification process.

Reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of manuals and revisions to manuals related to assigned cabin safety programs.

Monitors and evaluates training programs conducted by the company to ensure compliance with the FARs, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.

Recommends changed to these training programs including cabin simulators, training devices or other such equipment.

May recommend amendments to previously approved manuals to correct any conflict with regulatory requirements, eliminate unsafe practices, and/or improve the specificity of instructions.

Attends FAA and company operations meetings. Evaluates cabin simulators, training devices, and other training aids to ensure compliance with original approval.

Participates in cabin safety related incident/accident investigations of air carriers and air operators with the geographic area of responsibility or in other areas as assigned.

Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and by reviewing reports by geographic inspectors.

Identifies trends which indicate deterioration in cabin safety functions and recommends corrective action.

Participates in cabin safety related incident/accident investigations of assigned air carriers.