USAJOBS · 12 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector, Principal Oversight Inspector (Air Carrier Flight Oversight)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $140K/yrThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for regulating civil aviation in the United States. They are seeking a Principal Oversight Inspector to apply expert knowledge of aviation regulations to develop and implement safety standards and procedures for air carrier operations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Principal Operations Inspector (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 POI provides policy assistance to divisional field level ASIs on difficult or complex policy inquiries
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 office, and/or division responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for an advanced multiengine turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft
Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft
ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operation or maintenance programs for major air carriers who are leaders in the aviation industry, or who have problems 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 and the organizations monitored are major factors in the industry
As an expert on a particular type of sophisticated 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 surveillance of air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over a major air carrier with very extensive and complex operations
Analyzes flight operations involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and freight service
This level includes responsibility for nationally and internationally prominent carriers who operate the largest, most advanced fleets of turbojet aircraft in the industry
FG-14 employees develop and evaluate flight operations programs for organizations which utilize the newest, most complex aircraft, systems, and equipment
Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems
They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines
Supervisors give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action
Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation
Because of the precedent-setting nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be reviewed and approved at a higher policy-setting level
The POI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives
He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs
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)
Selectee will be required to report to an AVS/FAA Flight Standards Facility
Mastery of, and skill in applying, laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance work
Work at this level involves developing new techniques, legal processes and approaches, and requires mastery of advanced principles and concepts of a field sufficient to develop agency wide policies, procedures, and strategies
Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations
Make recommendations which change the interpretation of laws, lead to new case law decisions, or influence the development and modification of significant policies or programs
Plan the requirements for, set up, and manage large-scale and/or multi-jurisdictional investigations where methods are subject to changing legal admissibility
Collect and analyze operational and strategic intelligence from wide-ranging sources including Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, military departments, foreign governments, financial institutions, and technology companies
Develop new approaches in response to identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities of ongoing operations
Solve problems demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches
The supervisor provides general administrative direction for assignments in terms of broad program objectives and resources of the agency
The employee is responsible for a significant program, project, or investigation
Independently plans, organizes, and carries out the work to be done
Analyzes objectives or interprets policy promulgated by senior authorities and determines their effect on the agency's program
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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