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

Federal Aviation Administration; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Principal Inspector (Operations) to support the certification and inspection of air carriers and operators. This critical role involves ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and overseeing the safety of flight operations. The ideal candidate will have significant pilot experience and a strong understanding of aviation regulations. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high safety standards in the aviation industry. This opportunity not only offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment but also to play a vital role in enhancing aviation safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft.
• Valid second-class FAA medical certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in certification, surveillance, and inspection duties.
• Evaluate compliance with Federal aviation regulations.

Skills

Pilot Experience

Fluency in English

Monitoring Regulatory Compliance

Inspection Planning

Flight Operations Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Simulator for Pilot Checks

Job description

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.

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: OPM Qualification Standards.

General Requirements for All Applicants:

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;
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, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include:

1. 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);
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
3. 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:

1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations;
2. 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:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
2. 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:

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