Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier-Ops)

Department of Transportation; Irving, Coraopolis (TX, Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations) to support aircraft operations in Irving, TX or Coraopolis, PA. The role emphasizes compliance with FAA regulations and the evaluation of aviation safety programs.

Applicants must meet stringent medical, licensing, and experience requirements, including a valid second-class medical certificate for air operations and specialized experience equivalent to FV-I or GS/FG-13.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English language.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver's license.
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse affecting performance.

Responsibilities

• Specialized experience equivalent to FV-I or GS/FG-13 level.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating training programs for compliance with regulations and standards.
• Experience performing investigations and recommending solutions.
• Experience developing new or modifying existing policies and procedures.
• Include examples of specialized experience in the work history.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The duty location for this position is Irving, TX, or Coraopolis, PA.

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: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;
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 or 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 aircraft must:

1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
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.

Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations):

When the predominant work involves air carrier operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (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 (Department of Navy positions require pilot experience as demonstrated by previous ATP level performance in large multi-engine airplanes and helicopters);
6. Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate (For positions within the Department of Navy, applicants must also be physically qualified to ride as an observer aboard squadron aircraft. In addition, must also meet physical requirements to travel and lift heavy objects while performing mishap investigations); and
7. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I or GS/FG-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience monitoring and evaluating training programs for compliance with regulations and standards; experience performing investigations and recommending solutions; and experience developing new or modifying existing policies and procedures.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

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