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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) (Principal Operations Inspector (POI))

Spokane Valley, Washington, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is looking for an Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) to serve as the primary interface between assigned air operators and the Federal Aviation Administration. The role involves ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations for helicopter operations programs and conducting inspections and investigations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) functions as the primary interface between assigned air operators/agencies/airmen/designees and the Federal Aviation Administration

Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to helicopter operations programs

Incumbent determines the need for, and then establishes work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned organizations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations

Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements

Resides as a member of FAA-Industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved

Is responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition

Performs the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of rotorcraft-helicopter specifications

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

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and rotorcraft-helicopter incidents and accidents

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

Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the Principal Airworthiness Inspectors

Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance

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 the regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction

Evaluates training programs to insure that they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation regulations

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 and changes required before approval

Participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with FARs

Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval

Is responsible for monitoring all phases of operations including: training programs and records; base and station facilities; and route systems

The incumbent will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, FAA as such, must meet medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of rotorcraft-helicopter

May be assigned other duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling

Qualification

Airline Transport Pilot CertificateFlight Instructor CertificateRotorcraft-Helicopter rating500 total flight hoursFAA Medical CertificateEnglish fluencyHigh school diplomaTechnical assistanceRegulatory compliance

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, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted)

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 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

Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating or a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument-Helicopter rating

Must hold a valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument Helicopter rating

Minimum 1,500 total flight hours in an aircraft as pilot-in-command or second-in-command, 1,000 hours of which must be in helicopters

Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in a helicopter

Minimum 100 flight hours in helicopters as pilot-in-command or second-in-command or 100 hours as pilot in a Level D Simulator that replicates a helicopter, or any combination thereof, during the last five (5) years

Not more than two (2) flying accidents in the last five (5) years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved

Specialized experience includes: Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities of FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators

You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/ GS-12 level