Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter)

Full Job Description

The incumbent performs the full range of General Aviation certification, surveillance and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, and airmen.

The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) has program responsibility to assure assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to operations programs and in the establishment of work programs for inspection and surveillance.

Incumbent will be assigned to the Air Methods Certificate.

Applicants for all Aviation Safety Inspector positions must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards: General Requirements for All 1825 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 Rotorcraft-Helicopter: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must: Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and Pass recurrent medical 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.

The following basic requirements must be met as outlined below: Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating or a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument-Helicopter rating.

Must hold a valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument Helicopter rating.

Minimum 1,500 total flight hours in an aircraft as pilot-in-command or second-in-command, 1,000 hours of which must be in helicopters.

Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in a helicopter.

Minimum 100 flight hours in helicopters as pilot-in-command or second-in-command or 100 hours as pilot in a Level D Simulator that replicates a helicopter, or any combination thereof, during the last five (5) years.

Not more than two (2) flying accidents in the last five (5) years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H/FG-12 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 rotorcraft-helicopter operational activities of air carriers/air operators.

The recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualification requirements 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:

Technical Administration Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.

Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials.

Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved.

Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of rotorcraft-helicopter operations specifications.

Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

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

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.

Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier and air operator surveillance.

Certification Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals, school curriculum, and revisions to such.

May require amendments to previously approved documents to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.

Evaluates training programs and procedures manuals to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Approves or disapproves training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs.

Approves/disapproves designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.

Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others. Negotiates changes essential or desirable in their policies and procedures.

Determines the appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action and determines through on-site inspection or inspector reports the effectiveness of any action.

Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate.

Evaluates Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators to determine compliance with 14 CFR. Approves the original issuance of operations specifications and issues original operating certificates.

Approves amendments to operations specifications. Evaluates the safety of proposed changes in route or airport authorizations; prescribes any changes required before approval.

Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.

Surveillance Monitors all phases of operations including training programs and records; base and station facilities; rotorcraft/helicopter external load operations; air tour operations; Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations; and route systems.

Coordinates with and reviews reports from geographic inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of operations.

Directs or suggests changes required to correct such trends. Monitors the activities of designated examiners, check airmen and instructors.

Flight Program Evaluates tasks contained in the FAA practical test standards and airman certification standards by participating as pilot in command or as a crewmember.

Performs other duties as assigned.