USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation-Operations) (Principal Operations Inspector-Flight Program)
Orlando, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $162K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Principal Operations Inspector (POI) who will serve as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees, and the FAA. The role involves ensuring that assigned organizations comply with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation regarding general aviation operations programs.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The POI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions
The POI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work
The work is normally accepted without change
Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled
Some FG-14 assignments involve service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft
Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft
Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs for leaders in the aviation industry, or organizations of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations
Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity
As a Service wide expert on a particular type of advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft: Advises other inspectors of major changes in the operation of the aircraft; Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft; Evaluates new training methods and equipment (e.g., simulators) for initial certification; Serves on national boards that determine the minimum equipment necessary to operate a particular type of aircraft safely; and Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft
Develops plans to resolve problems
As the principal representative in regulatory oversight of general aviation and air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over extensive and complex operations
Analyzes flight operations involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in passenger and freight service
Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air carriers, executive and/or industrial operators, designees, and flight schools when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier in terms of size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed, scope and technical complexity of operations, management sophistication, industry leadership, and public impact
The magnitude, intensity, and scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors
Performs other duties as required
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)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required
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
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
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
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
This position requires certificates and ratings for minimum qualifications in the following specialties: General Aviation Operations; a copy of certificates and ratings are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1825 specialty of General Aviation Operations
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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