Aviation Safety Inspector, Assistant Principal Operations Inspector (Air Carrier Operations)

Summary

The Assistant Principal Inspector (Operations) Part 121/125/135 serves as a full assistant to a Principal Inspector (Operations) Part 121/125/135 performing the full range of certification, surveillance and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. Has program responsibility to assure that organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to operations programs. Assists in the establishment of work programs for inspection.

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Duties

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 can not be resolved.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals and revisions to such manuals. May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.

Evaluates training programs to ensure they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. approves or disapproves these 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.

Is responsible for monitoring all phases of operations including: training programs and records; base and station facilities 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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Applicants MUST submit all required certificates (See Required Documents)
• Selectee will be required to report to a FAA Flight Standards duty location
• PCS is authorized at a fixed rate of 27,000.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined in the OPM qualification standards. The minimum eligibility requirements for this position are below or may be found on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

General Requirements for All Applicants:

• 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: 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.
  
  
  

Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

• At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
• Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
• Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard.
• Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years.
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating.
• Valid second-class FAA medical certificate
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
  
  
  

(Recency of specialized experience, and the need for a second-class medical certificate is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series)

AND

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-13 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (FG/GS-12 or Pay Band H) in the normal line of progression. Examples of Specialized Experience include:

• Monitoring activities of organizations to determine whether they are following authorized programs and evaluating proposals to change programs.
• Planning and conducting inspections and surveillance of assigned areas of carrier operations to as sure compliance with Federal aviation regulations.
• Principal contact with, and having responsibility for the certification, inspection, and surveillance of the flight operations of a group of aviation organizations.
• Exercising certificate authority for flight operations over one or more air carriers that collectively employ a fleet of large aircraft powered by turbine or piston engines.
  
  
  

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties:To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors found using this link https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/tools/qat.html

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ingrade/Downgrade applications will be accepted.

All or none of the candidates may be interviewed.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA)/Leadership and Management Dimension (LMD) NARRATIVES from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a NARRATIVE response in the text box listed below each KSA/LMD.

In lieu of providing a KSA NARRATIVE response in the text box listed below each KSA/LMD, in your work history on your resume/application, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA/LMD. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Please also ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job); Duties (be specific in describing your duties); Employer's name and address; Supervisor name and phone number; Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); & Salary. Determining length of Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible due to an incomplete application.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

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