USAJOBS ยท 6 days ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft/Helicopter Operations)
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $136K/yr
1+ years exp
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Responsibilities
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.
The incumbent serves an Aviation Safety Inspector responsible for reviewing and evaluating, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations related to assigned technical programs to assure that they have kept pace with the needs to which they were directed and are reasonable, necessary, and adequate.
Evaluates regulatory petitions or proposals from within or outside the agency, and recommends and participates in the development of new or amended rules, regulations, or other regulatory material, and the discontinuance of rules and regulations no longer considered necessary.
Incumbent is responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding assigned technical programs for original petitions for exemptions and analysis of technical input from other employees within Flight Standards.
Also, the incumbent coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards Organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response.
Since exemptions are rulemaking documents, this review may include coordination with the Office of Rulemaking and the Office of General Counsel so that the denial, grant or disposition of petition for rulemaking will withstand a legal challenge.
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned programs areas to include evaluation and analysis.
Develops policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to certification, inspection, surveillance and operation of assigned program areas.
Reviews and evaluates, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations to assure they have kept pace with needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate.
Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs operations, facilities, and equipment.
Conducts or participates in group or team meetings which include representatives of other government agencies, the aviation industry, aviation organizations, state, municipal and foreign governments where assigned programs and responsibilities are involved.
Develops operational policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards, and other applicable standards in support of assigned programs.
The incumbent engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs.
Represents the agency as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training for assigned technical programs.
Prepares, reviews, and drafts inputs on a variety of correspondence to other organizations within Flight Standards, aviation industry, other governmental agencies, Members of Congress, and the public, much of which is highly technical and high priority.
Provides technical support and conducts research for internal stakeholders related to a variety of issues.
Provides education, resources, and support when Safety Assurance offices are resource constrained.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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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
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
Minimum 100 flight hours in Rotorcraft-Helicopter in the last five years
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating with Instrument or Airline Transport Pilot with Helicopter Rating
Flight Instructor Certificate Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter Rating
1,500 hours of total time requirements (1,000 hours are in a helicopter)
Minimum 100 flight hours in helicopters as pilot-in-command or second-in-command or 100 hours as pilot in a Level D Simulator that replicates a helicopter, or any combination thereof, during the last five (5) years
Not more than two (2) flying accidents in the last five (5) years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG-13/FV-I grade levels
Experience applying Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), and FAA policies
Experience applying laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement and/or compliance work
Experience with leading significant programs, projects, and investigations
Experience developing and problem solving demanding technologically advanced methods, ideas, and approaches
Experience making recommendations which change the interpretation of laws, lead to new case law decisions, or influence the development and modification of significant policies or programs
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