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Aviation Safety Inspector (AW) (FAASTeam Program Manager )

Des Moines, Washington, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$141K/yr - $184K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (AW) to serve as the FAASTEAM Program Manager at the Seattle FSDO. The role involves managing aviation safety procedures, coordinating the FAA Safety Team program, and providing technical assistance to aviation safety organizations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the airworthiness portion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed

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

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, aircarriers, 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

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

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

Participates in the FAA flight program to maintain qualification and currency requirements applicable to operations inspectors

Qualification

FAA Mechanic CertificateAircraft maintenance experienceAircraft avionics experienceFluency in EnglishTechnical assistanceSafety promotionRisk managementCollaboration

Required

US Citizenship is required

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

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

This position has been designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be 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

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

Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA

Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft

Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight

Aircraft avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program

Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness

Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years

FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings

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

Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of FV-I/GS/FG-13

Specialized experience is defined as assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities