Aviation Safety Inspector - FAAST Program Lead (Ops)

Federal Aviation Administration; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in Helena, MT, is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) to serve as FAAST Program Manager. The role leads policy development, program coordination, and safety initiatives across national and international aviation communities.

The position requires coordinating with foreign authorities, industry partners, and volunteer FAASTeam representatives to promote regulatory compliance and aviation safety worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies, standards, programs and procedures for aviation and commercial operations.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and mitigations.
• Analyzes safety issues and seeks regulatory and non-regulatory responses for rapid remedies.
• Represents the FAA coordinating system safety programs (safety assurance, safety promotion, risk management).
• Develops guidance and products to implement safety policies and requirements.
• Represents the FAA in meetings with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities to share best practices.
• Works with Safety Officers of foreign carriers to increase global aviation safety.
• Builds partnerships with international aviation organizations across segments (ultralights, agricultural, EMS, etc.).
• Implements and manages safety action plans and FAASTeam programs via volunteers.
• Provides technical assistance to national/international aviation organizations and maintains liaison for safety initiatives.
• Supports FAASTeam Policy divisions in education programs; analyzes data and hazards status for management.
• Participates in FAA-industry meetings and budget planning; recruits and trains FAASTeam Representatives.

Job description

Federal Aviation Administration in Helena, MT, is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) to serve as FAAST Program Manager. The role leads policy development, program coordination, and safety initiatives across national and international aviation communities.

The position requires coordinating with foreign authorities, industry partners, and volunteer FAASTeam representatives to promote regulatory compliance and aviation safety worldwide.