Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (FAA Safety Team Program Manager - Flight Program) (opens in new tab)

NHCFAE; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the operations portion of the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within the assigned field office geographic area.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined, including medical requirements and English language proficiency, with emphasis on aviation

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and have a valid state driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized experience at FG/GS-13 level or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Justify and recommend new or amended aviation safety procedures.
• Manage and coordinate FAASTeam program operations within the field office area.
• Conduct certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance activities for FAR Part 135 operators.
• Meet medical requirements and pass pre-employment medical examinations.

Skills

English fluency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Flight Instructor Certificate (FIC) with single & multi-engine airplane and instrument rating

Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating

Second-class FAA medical certificate

Job description

The incumbent is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the operations portion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined below:

General Requirements for All Positions:

• Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
• Valid State driver's license;
• Fluency in the English language;
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants must meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process. These medical requirements include:

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 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.

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; and
2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Tentatively selected applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates 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.

When the predominant work involves general aviation operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

1. Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
2. Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating;
3. Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating.
4. Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years.
5. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
6. Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings.
7. Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
8. Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the FG/GS-13 level.

Specialized experience is:

assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of operational activities for FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.

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. This order is located at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf .

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

Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.