USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector, Boston FSDO, EASD61 (AW-FAASTeam Program Manager)
Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $185K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for overseeing aviation safety in the United States. The Aviation Safety Inspector will manage, establish, implement, and coordinate the airworthiness portion of the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) program, focusing primarily on aviation safety education and procedures.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 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 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
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
In support of Flight Standards District Office operations, performs other duties as assigned except for enforcement actions
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
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
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
Applicants must meet specific requirements as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management Aviation Safety Series, Qualification Standards for Maintenance (GAM) and Avionics (GAV) specialties
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13
Specialized experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards
Specialized Experience as an Aviation Safety at the FG-13/FV-I level in any of the following specialties: Maintenance (GAM) and Avionics (GAV)
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement
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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