Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Flight Oversight)

Full Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the operations portion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.

The incumbent serves as the FAASTeam Program Manager (Flight Oversight). Basic Requirements. All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: a.

Not more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations violations in the last five years; b. Valid State driver's license; c. Fluency in the English language; d.

No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and e. High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the ASI position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The minimum medical requirements include the following: a.

Have good distance vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); b.

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and c.

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.

In addition, applicant for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must: 1.

Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and 2. Pass recurrent medic al examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class 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; or 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.

In addition to meeting the basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following additional qualification requirements: a.

Must hold a valid or expired Flight Instructor Certificate with an aircraft category rating or have experience serving as an instructor as part of an approved program or course (e.g., Title 14 CFR Part 121, 135, 141, or 142, or Uniformed Services) which provided instruction in an aircraft or an approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft.

Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft, an approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft, or a combination of both. b.

Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument-airplane rating. c.

Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work has led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft.

d. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours. e. Possession of airplane category and single-engine and multi-engine land (airplane) ratings. f.

Not more than two flying accidents in the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of operational activities on FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.

The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series. The need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate is waived for this position.

The incumbent will not participate in the 4040 EBC Flight Program. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Major Duties:

Flight Oversight: Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot.

The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft.

Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies.

The incumbent responsibilities must align with the National FAASTeam Annual Performance Plan (NPP) to accomplish the National Program Guidance (NPG) with respect to aviation education.

Aviation safety education is an integral part of meeting the FAA's statutory obligation to promote aviation safety.

The FAA provides aviation education and guidance to all segments of the aviation community.

Aviation education targets the General Aviation (GA) community and serves an important human factors role in the FAA relationship with the flying public.

Manages policies, standards, programs, and procedures for aviation and commercial operations.

Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seeks innovative mitigation strategies of such issues.

Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non- regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns.

Responsible and accountable for representing the FAA in coordinating system safety programs such as safety assurance, safety promotion, and risk management activities within the aviation environment.

Interfaces include certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees, the general public and airport organizations.

Participates with industry, internal and external work groups, and teams to address specific safety concerns and aviation issues.

Develops guidance and associated products to implement policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements.

Manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives, and supports national products.

Determines appropriate goals and objectives for the airworthiness portion of the aviation safety program in coordination with national FAASTeam guidance.

Implements and manages comprehensive safety action plans and programs by utilizing FAASTeam Representative Volunteers.

Provides technical assistance to other national and international aviation safety organizations and maintains close liaison with those external national and international aviation organizations, certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees and airport organizations, to identify and resolve potential safety problems and establish safety programs.

Supports the national FAASTeam Policy Division(s) in FAA-wide and community aviation education programs. Responsible for the promotion and education of regulatory compliance in safety related areas.

Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations, and keeps management informed of the status of identified hazards and the safety program.

Supports management in decisions regarding the safety program. Participates and/or serves as an advisor in joint FAA-industry meetings, steering committees, and other workgroups.

Plans assigned program to meet goals and develops budget estimates for quarterly and annual projections.

Manages, recruits, trains, and supports a diverse team of volunteer FAASTeam Representatives to meet identified goals and objectives. Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty.

In support of Flight Standards District Office operations, performs other duties as assigned with the exception of enforcement actions.