The Principal Oversight Inspector (POI) serves as the primary flight oversight (FO) interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) with respect to general aviation FO programs. Assignments involve service-wide responsibility using expert knowledge of FO for advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements. All applicants must meet the following basic requirements:
a. Not more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations violations in the last
five years;
b. Valid State drivers license;
c. Fluency in the English language. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
e. High school diploma or equivalent
Medical Requirements. Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the ASI position in a
safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements
include the following:
a. Have good distance vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the
size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted)
b. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
c. Not have any physical conditions that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to operate/occupy a flight deck observers seat (jump seat) or a cabin
passenger seat in a variety of aircraft.
General Aviation (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements.
In addition to meeting the basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following additional
qualification requirements:
a. Must hold a valid or expired Flight Instructor Certificate with an aircraft category rating or have experience
serving as an instructor as part of an approved program or course (e.g., Title 14 CFR Part 121, 135, 141, or
142, or Uniformed Services) which provided instruction in an aircraft or an approved flight simulation training
device representing an aircraft. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft, an
approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft, or a combination of both.
b. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument airplane rating.
c. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air
agency certificate, an organization whose work has led to the certification of individual airmen, or an
organization that operated aircraft.
d. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
e. Possession of airplane category and single-engine and multi-engine land (airplane) ratings.
f. Not more than two flying accidents in the last five years in which the applicants pilot error was involved.
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 is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes mastery of, and skill in applying, laws and regulations to assess technical procedures, policy changes, new legislation, new technology, and other significant technical issues to determine the impact on delegation programs. Ability to compose and analyze a variety of written material including directives, policies, procedures, and sensitive/controversial documents. Analyze data using a system safety approach to problem solving, including risk analysis and root cause analysis. Knowledge of use of designees and designee management.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Interviews: All or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
Selectee must report to the advertised facility.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: 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. Your application/resume must have your official title, grade, series and employment dates in your work history.
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)/Leadership and Management Dimension (LMD) 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/LMD.
In lieu of providing a KSA NARRATIVE response in the text box listed below each KSA/LMD, in your work history on your resume/application, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA/LMD. 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. Please also ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job); Duties (be specific in describing your duties); Employer's name and address; Supervisor name and phone number; Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); & Salary. Determining length of Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible due to an incomplete application.
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.
Your work history (please include applicable date ranges) examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed in alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. SF-50, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
Employment Type: OTHER