Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (Fleet Training Program Manager)

Summary

The Fleet Training Manager (FTPM) serves as the primary operations interface between the training center, its

training center evaluators (TCEs), ground/flight instructors, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Assures that the training center continuously meets the standards prescribed by the applicable Federal Aviation

Regulations (FAR), agency orders, directives, assuring compliance in all aspects of training through the use of planned surveillance and inspection programs.

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Duties

As the team lead, determines through surveillance and investigation that the training center is adequately staffed

with appropriately qualified instructions and TCEs. Monitors TCEs to determine adequacy and quality of

approved training programs. Conducts initial and annual training and designation of all assigned evaluators.

Reviews flight training equipment discrepancy logs to assure compliance with established criteria. Assists the

National Simulator Program Manager in initial and recurring qualifications of flight simulators and selected

flight training devices.

Coordinates with Principal Operations Inspectors throughout the FAA who are assigned air carrier operators

using the training center to ensure proper application of training programs for the particular air carrier involved.

Coordinates with training center management regarding regulatory changes, FAA policy matters, and updated

training requirements as needed. Coordinates and conducts various surveillance and certification activities, as

appropriate, with other FAA district office inspectors. Provides technical oversight to assigned Fleet Training

Program Managers.

Initiates and/or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates. Conducts enforcement investigations

and prepares final reports in those cases requiring legal disposition. Provides technical assistance to legal

counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.

Reviews and submits with recommendations, training center certificate applications, training center curriculum,

and associated revisions. Recommends amendments to previously approved programs when contrary to

existing regulatory requirements, to eliminate unsafe practices or to improve the specificity of instruction.

Determines appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action, when needed, and conducts follow-up

inspections to ensure that appropriate action has been taken.

Recommends the designation of training center evaluators for types of aircraft and simulators operated by the

training center. Examines and trains training center evaluators for initial designation, recertification and

standardization actions as necessary. Conducts practical tests for certification and ratings. Conducts

reexamination of certificated airmen when it is determined that they do not meet the minimum standards

required for the certificate they hold. Approves flight simulators and flight training devices for each maneuver,

procedure, crew member function, circling approach, and runway scene to be used in an approved training

program.

Develops and conducts a surveillance program for all training center activities. Monitors flight crew-training

programs conducted by the training center to ensure compliance with FAR, national and regional directives, and

safe operating practices. Monitors TCEs during the conduct of airman certification and recurring evaluations to

ensure strict compliance with established standards. Conducts hands-on evaluation of flight training devices to

determine that they continue to meet original specifications in accordance with guidance provided in the

appropriate Advisor Circulars. Reviews applications for initial evaluation or upgrade evaluation of flight

simulators, including the Approval Test Guide. After determining compliance with guidance in the appropriate

Advisory Circular, and compatibility with training programs submitted or approved, forwards the application

package to the NSPM. Reviews the training center discrepancy logs for discrepancies that would affect the

capabilities of the flight training equipment. Notifies the National Simulator Inspection Team of any

discrepancies requiring immediate evaluation beyond the technical scope of this position.

Must meet flight currency requirements of FAR, agency orders, and directives.

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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).
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required
  
  
  

Qualifications

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined below:

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: 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.
  
  
  

When the predominant work involves general aviation operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

• Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
• Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
• Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings.
• Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
  
  
  

When the predominant work involves air carrier operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (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 (Department of Navy positions require pilot experience as demonstrated by previous ATP level performance in large multi-engine airplanes and helicopters).
• Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate (For positions within the Department of Navy, applicants must also be physically qualified to ride as an observer aboard squadron aircraft. In addition, must also meet physical requirements to travel and lift heavy objects while performing mishap investigations); and
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
  
  
  

This position does not require a 2nd Class Medical. Incumbent will not be required to participate in the 4040 EBC Flight Program involving the use of airplanes. The incumbent will participate in the 4040 Flight Program limited to flight currency in simulators representative of his/her assigned fleet programs.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of operational activities for FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.

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. This order is located at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf .

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

Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Education

Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for this position.

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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.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

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) 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.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted.

If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

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