Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (FAAST Program Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration

Helena (MT)

On-site

USD 126,000 - 164,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (FAAST Program Manager)

Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as the FAASTEAM Program Manager, Aviation Safety Inspector (Ops) at the Helena Flight Standards District Office. The duty location for this position is Helena, MT.

Key Responsibilities

Independently develops policies, standards, programs and procedures for aviation and commercial operations. Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seeks mitigation strategies of such issues. Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns.

Responsible and accountable for representing the FAA in coordinating system safety programs such as safety assurance, safety promotion and risk management activities within the aviation environment. Participates with industry, internal and external work groups and teams to address specific safety concerns and other aviation issues. Develops guidance and associated products to implement policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements.

Represents the FAA in meetings with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities to collaborate on best practices to enhance aviation safety. Works with Safety Officers of foreign air carriers to increase global aviation safety. Works with Safety Officers of foreign air carriers to increase global aviation safety.

Develops partnerships with top level officials of international aviation organizations in each segment of aviation such as ultralights, agricultural, emergency medical services, offshore helicopter operations, air tours, etc. Independently develops and manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives and supports national products. Determines goals and objectives for the operations portion of the aviation safety program in coordination with national FAASTeam guidance.

Implements and manages comprehensive safety action plans and programs by utilizing FAASTeam Representative Volunteers.

Provides technical assistance to other national and international aviation safety organizations and maintains liaison with those external national and international aviation organizations, certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees and airport organizations, to identify and resolve potential safety problems and establish safety programs.

Supports the national FAASTeam Policy Division(s) in FAA-wide and community aviation education programs. Responsible for the promotion and education of regulatory compliance in operations safety related areas. Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations and keeps management informed of the status of identified hazards and the safety program. Supports management in decisions regarding the safety program.

Participates and/or serves as an advisor in joint FAA-industry meetings, steering committees and other workgroups. Plans assigned program to meet goals and develops budget estimates for quarterly and annual projections. Manages, recruits, trains and supports a diverse team of volunteer FAASTeam Representatives to meet goal and objectives. Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty (operations).

At the discretion of the manager, you may be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements set forth in agency orders.

Requirements & Education

Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.