Aviation Safety Inspector (Flight Oversight)

Department of Transportation; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector in the Air Transportation Division, Training and Simulation Branch. The role focuses on applying expert knowledge of 14 CFR to develop and implement standards governing aviation safety for general aviation and air carrier operations.

The position requires a clean disciplinary record, a valid state driver’s license, fluency in English, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English.
• Must hold a valid State driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of 14 CFR to develop and implement aviation safety standards for general aviation and air carrier operations.
• Perform inspection, certification, and surveillance tasks within Flight Oversight and related programs.
• Demonstrate experience with aviation regulations, enforcement, and training program coordination.

Skills

English fluency

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This Aviation Safety Inspector position is located in the Air Transportation Division, Training and Simulation Branch, AFS-280.

Responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards governing all matters related to general aviation and air carrier operations safety issues.

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 for All Positions

• 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:
• 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); and
• 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.

FLIGHT OVERSIGHT

Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot. The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft. Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies.

Air Carrier (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements

• a. At least one 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 organizationthat 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 1,500 total flight hours.
• d. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• e. Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

General Aviation (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements

• a. Must hold a valid or expired Flight Instructor Certificate with an aircraft category rating or have experience serving as an instructor as part of an approved program or course (e.g., Title 14 CFR Part 121, 135, 141, or142, or Uniformed Services) which provided instruction in an aircraft or an approved flight simulation trainingdevice representing an aircraft. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft, anapproved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft, or a combination of both.
• b. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument airplane rating.
• c. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work has led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft.
• d. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
• e. Possession of airplane category and single-engine and multi-engine land (airplane) ratings.
• f.Not more than two flying accidents in the last five years in which the applicant¿s pilot error was involved.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes extensive participation in certification, inspection, and surveillance as it relates to Air Carrier or General Aviation Operations. Mastery of, and skill in applying, laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance work. Experience includes evaluating Air Carrier or Training Center Training Programs and coordinating the approvals of new technologies and training concepts with appropriate policy holders.

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