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Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight) - Assistant Principal Oversight Inspector (APOI)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $117K/yr

4+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking an Assistant Principal Oversight Inspector (APOI) to assist in the full range of certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for assigned air carriers and operators. The role involves ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and overseeing safety programs within the aviation industry.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists in the establishment of work programs for inspection and surveillance

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 abroad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector accomplishes the following duties: A. Technical Administration. On a continuing basis, ensures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; establishes and conducts adequate training programs; maintains record keeping systems; and facilities and ensures procedures meet all regulatory requirements

Chairs joint Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry meetings

Maintains regular contact with organizations assigned and coordinates with top management officials

Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved

Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition

Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications

Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions

Coordinates minimum equipment list (MEL) approvals with the principal inspector

Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance

B. Certification. Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals and revisions to such manuals

May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices: and/or improve the specificity of instruction

Evaluates training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of 14 CFR

Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs

Approves/disapproves designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees

Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others

Negotiates changes essential or desirable in their policies and procedures

Determines the appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action and determines through on-site inspection or inspector reports the effectiveness of any action

Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate

Approves the original issuance of operations specifications and issues original operating certificates

Approves amendments to operations specifications

Evaluates the safety of proposed changes in route or airport authorizations; prescribes any changes required before approval

Directs or participates in flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR

C. Surveillance. Responsible for monitoring all phases of operations including training programs and records, base and station facilities, and route systems

Coordinates with and reviews reports from geographic inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of operations

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Airline Transport Pilot CertificateMulti-engine aircraft experienceFlight operations knowledgeFederal aviation regulations knowledgeEnforcement investigationsRecord keepingFluency in EnglishCommunication skills

Required

US Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

This position requires frequent travel

Valid state driver's license is required

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

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)

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

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

Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA

At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight

Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved

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 organization that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that also operated multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Minimum 1,500 total flight hours

Specialized experience at the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level