Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager)

Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation seeks a Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager) within the Flight Procedures and Airspace Branch, AFS-420. The role encompasses oversight of air carrier and general aviation operations with stringent medical and regulatory requirements.

Specialized experience includes monitoring compliance, investigations, policy development, and leading teams to address safety and aviation issues.

Qualifications

• General requirements for all 1825-series positions are met (no more than two FAA violations in last 5 years, valid state driver’s license, fluency in English, no drug dependencies, high school diploma or equivalent).
• Medical requirements include distant vision, hearing, and overall fitness; second-class medical certificate if operating aircraft; pass recurrent medical exams.

Skills

Air Carrier Operations

General Aviation Operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Serves as a Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager) within the Flight Procedures and Airspace Branch, AFS-420.

Specialties:

This position may be filled by the following Aviation Safety Inspector specialties: Air Carrier Operations and General Aviation Operations

General Requirements for All 1825-Series 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 1825-Series 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 and must meet all of 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.

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.

Specialized Experience, Training, And Certification Requirements:

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;
6. Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate; and
7. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

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 eligibility requirements stated above, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J, FG/GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in the normal line of progression which is in or directly related to this position and that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Specialized experience includes:

Experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards; experience performing investigations and recommending solutions; experience developing policies, standards, programs, and procedures for an organization; and experience leading groups and teams to address safety and general aviation issues.

NOTE: Recency of specialized experience requirements is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series (this covers internal placement actions including promotions, reassignments, voluntary changes to lower grades, transfers or reinstatements to same or lower grade that currently or previously held).

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://employees.faa.gov/tools_resources/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentid/1021229

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.