Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Serves as a Front-Line Manager within a Flight Standards office/branch, who reports to a middle Manager. Executes the Agency's aviation safety mission, while accepting responsibility for being active in communicating and building change coalitions, seeking out opportunities to involve their teams in supporting change across the organization, and employing best practices for sponsoring change and managing resistance.

General Requirements for All 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, and must meet all of the following requirements:

1. 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;
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
3. 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.

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

1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (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.

Specialized Experience, Training and Certification Requirements for Specific Positions:

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the FG-13 or FV-I in the Federal Service as an Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier) in one of the following specialties: Operations, Maintenance, Airworthiness, Avionics, Dispatch, Cabin Safety or Rotorcraft.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards.

Single Agency Qualification Standard (from the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions) is located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

or

FAA Qualification Standard for Aviation Safety Inspectors - Aircraft Dispatch is located at:

https://my.faa.gov/sites/my.faa.gov/files/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825AD/media/HRPM_SUP_EMP-1.7e_ASI_Aircraft_Dispatch.pdf

or

FAA Qualification Standard for Aviation Safety Inspectors - Cabin Safety is located at:https://my.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825CS/media/HRPM_SUP_EMP-1.7f_ASI_Cabin_Safety.pdf

or

FAA Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Inspectors - Rotorcraft-Helicopter is located at: EMP-1.7g FAA Specific Qualifications Guidance for 1825 Aviation Safety Inspector Rotorcraft-Helicopter

Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class medical is waived for employees currently in the 1825 series.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Duties and Responsibilities continued:

Cooperates fully and ensures the full cooperation of employees under his/her supervision in authorized EEO complaint processing. Seeks assistance and/or guidance from the FAA Office of Civil Rights and other staff offices immediately as EEO questions arise and as the need for EEO training is identified.

Consistently treats others with respect and handles emotionally charged or controversial issues responsibly, fairly and effectively. Demonstrates and fosters high standards and ethical behavior. Models commitment to public service and the mission of the FAA.