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Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) ( FAASTeam Program Manager-Flight Program)

Miramar, Florida, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$134K/yr - $174K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation. The Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) will justify and recommend aviation safety procedures, manage and coordinate the FAA Safety Team program, and represent the FAA in various safety-related meetings and initiatives.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Develops partnerships with officials of international aviation organizations in each segment of aviation such as ultralights, agricultural, emergency medical services, offshore helicopter operations air tours, etc

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

Supports the national FAASTeam Policy Division(s) in FAA-wide and community aviation education programs

Responsible for the promotion and education of regulatory compliance in safety related areas

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

Participates and/or serves as an advisor in joint FAA-industry meetings, steering committees and other workgroups

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

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

Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty

In support of Flight Standards District Office operations, performs other duties as assigned except for enforcement actions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Flight Instructor CertificateCommercial Pilot CertificateAirline Transport Pilot CertificateFAA second-class medicalAviation safety proceduresTechnical proficiencyAnalytical skillsFluency in EnglishTeam managementCommunication skills

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 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