USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations) (Geographic Program Inspector - Flight Program)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $117K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation in the United States. The Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations) oversees the technical administration, surveillance, and certification duties of air carriers within a designated geographical area, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the geographic operations program for the office
Assures, on a continuing basis, that the operators within their jurisdiction 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
Regularly visits the air carrier's/air operator's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their local top management officials and coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies or discrepancies
Reviews manuals and determines the adequacy of operations manuals for compliance with 14 CFR
Makes recommendations to the principal inspector for 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
Monitors all surveillance phases of the operations on behalf of the Principal Inspector including the following: training programs and records; base and station facilities; and enroute operations (including routes, areas, and/or airports)
Evaluates trends which may indicate deterioration in the safety of operations and then personally, or through assistance of other inspectors, coordinates with the Principal Inspector, and suggests changes required to correct such trends
Participates in the FAA flight program to maintain qualification and currency requirements applicable to operations inspectors, for the purpose of supporting the FAA in a variety of flight-related functions to include training and evaluation of designated pilot examiners
Evaluates tasks contained in the FAA practical test standards and airman certification standards by participating as pilot in command or as a crewmember
The inspector is required to maintain an FAA second class medical
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
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
Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard
Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating
Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate
Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
Demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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