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Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation- Maintenance) (FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Program Manager)
Irving, Texas, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$137K/yr - $178K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring aviation safety in the United States. The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Program Manager is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the airworthiness portion of the FAASTeam program.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent responsibilities must align with the National FAASTeam 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 statutory obligation to promote aviation safety
The FAA provides aviation education and guidance to all segments of the aviation community
Aviation education targets the General Aviation (GA) community and serves an important human factors role in the FAA relationship with the flying public
Manages 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 nonregulatory 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 aviation issues
Develops guidance and associated products to implement policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements
As directed, 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
Manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives, and supports national products
Determines appropriate goals and objectives for the airworthiness 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
Supports management in decisions regarding 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
Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty
In support of Flight Standards District Office operations, performs other duties as assigned except for enforcement actions
Qualification
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
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness
Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings
Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 level
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, 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 if required to participate in the operation of the aircraft
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA if required to participate in the operation of the aircraft
Benefits
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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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