Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Operations, Principal Operations Inspector
- Full Time, onsite
- Federal Aviation Administration
- FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide, United States of America
The Principal Inspector Operations Part 125 functions as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, operators, agencies, organizations, airmen and designees and the Federal Aviation Administration. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to operations programs. Determines the need for, then establishes work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned organizations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations. May also perform geographic surveillance as well as other certification functions. Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings, maintains regular contact with organizations assigned and coordinates with top management officials. Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies and discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved. Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL. Coordinates with other inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance. Approves or disapproves manuals and revisions to such. May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements, eliminate unsafe practices, and improve the specificity of instruction. Evaluates training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs. Approves or disapproves designation or renewal of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment or renewal of designees. Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by international inspectors and others. Negotiates changes essential or desirable in their policies and procedures. Determines the appropriate methods or plans for securing corrective action and determines the effectiveness of such through on-site inspection or inspector reports. Evaluates and approves or disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate. Approves and issues original operations specifications as well as amendments to them. Evaluates the safety of proposed changes in route or airport authorizations and prescribes any changes required before approval. Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with FARs. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Duty Location: Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Flight Standards Duty Location which may be discussed at selection. Position is telework eligible in accordance with Agency Policy.
Qualifications
Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:
A. Have a 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;
B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
C. 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.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-H, FG/GS-12) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specific examples of such experience for this position include, but not limited to: - Assures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. - Conducts enforcement investigations, prepares reports and recommends disposition. - Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents. - Provides technical assistance to legal counsel; coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. - Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.
In addition to the specialized experience requirement you must meet all of the following requirements for Air Carrier Operations:
1. At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
2. Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard.
3. Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating.
4. Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years.
5. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
6. Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
You must apply outline to receive consideration for this position. Faxed or emailed applications/resumes will not be accepted.
Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held. No references will be make from your Personnel Files, so information must be current and up to date.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Ingrade/Downgrade applications will be accepted.
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- 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. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Duty Location: Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Flight Standards Duty Location which may be discussed at selection. Position is telework eligible in accordance with Agency Policy.
Qualifications
Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:
A. Have a 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;
B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
C. 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.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-H, FG/GS-12) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specific examples of such experience for this position include, but not limited to: - Assures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. - Conducts enforcement investigations, prepares reports and recommends disposition. - Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents. - Provides technical assistance to legal counsel; coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. - Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.
In addition to the specialized experience requirement you must meet all of the following requirements for Air Carrier Operations:
1. At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
2. Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard.
3. Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating.
4. Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years.
5. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
6. Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
You must apply outline to receive consideration for this position. Faxed or emailed applications/resumes will not be accepted.
Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held. No references will be make from your Personnel Files, so information must be current and up to date.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Ingrade/Downgrade applications will be accepted.
Links to Important Information: ,