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Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (FAASTeam Program Manager (GAO))

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$136K/yr - $176K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation. The Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) will manage and coordinate the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) program, developing and implementing aviation safety procedures while collaborating with various aviation organizations to address safety issues.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent responsibilities must align with the National FAAST Annual Performance Plan (NPP) to accomplish the National Program Guidance (NPG) with respect to aviation education

Aviation safety education is an integral part of meeting the FAA’s stator obligation to promote aviation safety

Then FAA provide aviation education and guidance to all segments of the aviation community

Aviation education targets the General Aviation (GA) community and enjoys an important human factors role in the relationship that the FAA has with the flying public

Technical Administration. Independently develops policies, standards, programs and procedures for aviation and commercial operations

Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seeks innovative mitigation strategies of such issues

Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns

Responsible and accountable for representing the FAA in coordinating system safety programs such as safety assurance, safety promotion and risk management activities within the aviation environment

Interfaces include certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees, the general public and airport organizations

Participates with industry, internal and external work groups and teams to address specific safety concerns and other aviation issues

Develops guidance and associated products to implement policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements

Represents the FAA in meetings with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities to collaborate on best practices to enhance aviation safety

Works with Safety Officers of foreign air carriers to increase global aviation safety

Program Management. Independently develops and manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives and supports national products

Determines appropriate goals and objectives for the operations portion of the aviation safety program in coordination with national FAASTeam guidance

Implements and manages comprehensive safety action plans and programs by utilizing FAASTeam Representative Volunteers

Provides technical assistance to other national and international aviation safety organizations and maintains close liaison with those external national and international aviation organizations, certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees and airport organizations, to identify and resolve potential safety problems and establish safety programs

Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations, and keeps management informed of the status of identified hazards and the safety program

Resource Management. Plans assigned program to meet goals and develops budget estimates for quarterly and annual projections

Manages, recruits, trains, and supports a diverse team of volunteer FAASTeam Representatives to meet identified goals and objectives

Keeps appropriate personnel informed as to how to be reached in the event of an aviation incident or accident

Qualification

Flight Instructor CertificateCommercial Pilot CertificateAirline Transport Pilot CertificateAviation Safety ProceduresSafety Program ManagementTechnical AssistanceFluency in EnglishTeam Management

Required

US Citizenship is required

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

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation

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 FAA regulations

Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA

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

Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating

Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating

Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years

Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours

Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings

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

Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate

Specialized experience includes: Experience assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities. Additional experience may be in investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations