USAJOBS · 10 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector, POI-Flight Program (GAO)
Reno, Nevada, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $107K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation. The Principal Operations Inspector (POI) applies knowledge of aviation regulations to develop and implement standards for aviation operations safety, guiding field personnel and the public on complex safety issues.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The 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 APO provides policy assistance to field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations
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
ASIs at the FG-13 level issue certificates to and monitor (1) a large and complex aviation organization or (2) a number of smaller organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one
They are the primary contact point with the aviation organization(s)
They may decide on issuance of the original certificates
They evaluate and decide upon proposals to change the authorized programs of the organizations
They continuously monitor the activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices
FG-13 assignments are characterized by one or more of the following: 1. Multiengine turboprop, turbojet, or rotorcraft helicopter aircraft; 2. A variety of flight operations with diverse types of aircraft which may include turbine powered aircraft and unmanned aircraft; or 3. Novel and complex aviation operations
FG-13 employees plan and conduct their assignments with substantial technical independence
They receive administrative and policy guidance from their supervisors and policy makers
They also obtain technical advice from higher-level inspectors who are experts who have overall program responsibility
They independently plan and carry out a work program to meet the needs and monitor the activities of the organizations for which they have certification responsibility
The scope and complexity of the work program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct inspections and evaluate operations
The POI applies a mastery knowledge level of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge of the line of business mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility
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
Guidelines and precedents are frequently inadequate for dealing with novel or complex operations
FG-13 employees understand and apply the basic principles of aviation safety and interpret the intent of the regulations
At FG-13, contacts are frequently with owners and top managers of aviation corporations and involve negotiating and resolving the full range of issues and problems that confront large aviation organizations
Occasionally issues are controversial, arousing considerable public interest
ASIs at the FG-13 level participate extensively in the certification inspection and surveillance of highly complex air carrier operations where principal program responsibility is vested in an aviation safety inspector of higher grade
These FG-13 employees have broad authority to negotiate with carrier management and make technical determinations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals
The POI provides guidance to field level staff to solve difficult technical issues
Performs other duties as assigned
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)
Designated or Random Drug Testing required
Applicants MUST submit all required certificates (See Required Documents)
Selectee must possess a valid second-class FAA medical certificate
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 printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain
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 or 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 Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA
To qualify for this position you must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards for the 1825 series, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-12 as an Aviation Safety Inspector (GAO)
Specialized experience includes assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities
To qualify for this position you must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards for the 1825 series, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-13 as an Aviation Safety Inspector (GAO)
Specialized experience includes assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities
When the predominant work involves General Aviation Operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements: 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
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package.
Access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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