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Summary
Serves as FAA Safety Team Program Manager at the North Texas FSDO.
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Program Manager is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the airworthiness portion of the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.
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Duties
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The incumbent responsibilities must align with the National FAASTeam Annual Performance Plan (NPP) to
accomplish the National Program Guidance (NPG) with respect to aviation education. Aviation safety education
is an integral part of meeting the FAAs statutory obligation to promote aviation safety. The FAA provides
aviation education and guidance to all segments of the aviation community. Aviation education targets the
General Aviation (GA) community and serves an important human factors role in the FAA relationship with the
flying public.
Technical Administration
Manages policies, standards, programs, and procedures for aviation and commercial operations. Establishes
collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seeks innovative
mitigation strategies of such issues. Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and nonregulatory
responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns.
Responsible and accountable for representing the FAA in coordinating system safety programs such as safety
assurance, safety promotion, and risk management activities within the aviation environment. Interfaces include
certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees, the general
public and airport organizations. Participates with industry, internal and external work groups, and teams to
address specific safety concerns and aviation issues. Develops guidance and associated products to implement
policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements.
As directed, represents the FAA in meetings with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities to collaborate on best
practices to enhance aviation safety. Works with Safety Officers of foreign air carriers to increase global aviation
safety.
Develops partnerships with officials of international aviation organizations in each segment of aviation such as
ultralights, agricultural, emergency medical services, offshore helicopter operations, air tours, etc.
Program Management
Manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives, and supports national products. Determines appropriate
goals and objectives for the airworthiness portion of the aviation safety program in coordination with national
FAASTeam guidance. Implements and manages comprehensive safety action plans and programs by utilizing
FAASTeam Representative Volunteers.
Provides technical assistance to other national and international aviation safety organizations and maintains close
liaison with those external national and international aviation organizations, certificated airmen, air carriers, air
agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees and airport organizations, to identify and resolve
potential safety problems and establish safety programs.
Supports the national FAASTeam Policy Division(s) in FAA-wide and community aviation education programs.
Responsible for the promotion and education of regulatory compliance in safety related areas.
Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations, and keeps management informed of the status of
identified hazards and the safety program. Supports management in decisions regarding the safety program.
Participates and/or serves as an advisor in joint FAA-industry meetings, steering committees, and other
workgroups.
Resource Management
Plans assigned program to meet goals and develops budget estimates for quarterly and annual projections.
Manages, recruits, trains, and supports a diverse team of volunteer FAASTeam Representatives to meet identified
goals and objectives.
Other
Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty.
In support of Flight Standards District Office operations, performs other duties as assigned except for
enforcement actions.
Requirements
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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).
• Ingrade/Downgrade applications will be accepted.
• If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
• Position is designated as Moderate Risk; Background investigation may be required.

Qualifications
General Requirements for All 1825 Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
2. Valid State driver's license
3. Fluency in the English language
4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance, and
5. High School diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

1. Possess a valid second class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
2. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.
4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 level. 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 is: Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of maintenance activities for FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.
The recency of hours is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Education
Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.
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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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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