Aviation Safety Inspector (AC) (Flight Oversight (ASAP)

Department of Transportation; Hapeville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation seeks an Aviation Safety Inspector to serve as the primary interface between the Certificate Management Office and the assigned air carrier to prevent accidents and incidents by encouraging employees to report safety issues and events to management and FAA for resolution.

Applicants must meet strict requirements including one year of specialized experience, ATP certificate, 1500 flight hours, medical and English language standards. Selective factors apply.

Qualifications

• Fluent in the English language.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Not have any CFR violations in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between the Certificate Management Office and the assigned air carrier to promote safety reporting and issue resolution.
• Encourage voluntary reporting of safety issues and events by air carrier employees to management and FAA.
• Ensure program requirements for reporting safety issues are followed and documented.
• Verify candidate eligibility and ensure all medical and experience requirements are met for Aviation Safety Inspector duties.

Skills

English fluency

Valid driver's license

No CFR violations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager is assigned as primary interface between the Certificate Management Office (CMO) and the assigned air carrier to prevent accidents and incidents by encouraging employees of the air carrier to voluntarily report safety issues and events. Has program responsibility for the vehicle whereby employees of the air carrier can identify and report safety issues to management and FAA for resolution.

Basic Requirements:

All applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

• A. Not have more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) violations in the last five years.
• B. Possess a valid state driver's license.
• C. Fluent in the English language.
• D. Not have chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• E. Possess a 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, and must meet all of the following requirements:

• A. Have a 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.;
• B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
• 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.

NOTE: A valid medical certificate is not required.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG-1825-12/FV-H level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Also, the specialized experience must include the following requirements for Flight Oversight:

• A. At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight;
• B. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that operated multi engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.
• C. Minimum 1500 total flight hours.
• D. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• E. Not have more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm

SELECTIVE FACTOR:

Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) required.