Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight), Geographic Program Inspector

Federal Aviation Administration; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in the United States seeks a Geographic Program Inspector (Flight Oversight) to perform technical administration, surveillance, and certification duties for air carriers within a geographic area.

Applicants must meet minimum requirements including a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, English fluency, and medical/vision standards. Extensive aviation experience and ATPL qualification are highlighted as prerequisites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical and vision requirements are specified for performance of duties.
• Appropriate certifications such as Airline Transport Pilot are stated for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned technical administration, surveillance, and certification duties within a geographical area.
• Monitor and oversee air carriers and operators to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate qualification and certification activities as described in the job posting.

Job description

The Geographic Program Inspector (Flight Oversight) is responsible for the performance of assigned technical administration, surveillance, and certification duties of air carriers/air operators within a geographical area.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series in accordance with the OPM qualification standards located at the following web address: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm

General Requirements for All Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;

2. Valid State driver's license;

3. Fluency in the English language;

4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and

5. 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:

1. 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;

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

3. Not have any physical conditions that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to operate/occupy a flight deck observer's seat (jumpseat) or a cabin passenger seat in a variety of aircraft.

Air Carrier (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements:

1. At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
2. 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 or more than 12,500 maximum takeoff weight.
3. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
4. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
5. Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

NOTE: The Aviation Safety Inspector (Flight Oversight) position does not require a second-class medical certificate.

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

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 grade level as an Aviation Safety Inspector. 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 includes: Work involves monitoring and issuing certificates to a large complex aviation organization or several smaller organizations that, in total, are comparable in complexity to one large aviation organization. Work at this grade level/pay band is generally reviewed from an overall standpoint for accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness in meeting requirements.

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

In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted.