Clarification from the agency

Open to all US Citizens

A Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 may be offered to applicants with a signed three-year FAA Recruitment Incentive Service Agreement. Locations must be considered hard to fill and not all locations are eligible. You will be notifed in your offer letter.

Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (General Aviation Operations) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as airmen (pilots, navigators, flight instructors, etc.) to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft.

Candidate must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.

Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Examining airmen for initial certification and continuing competence;
• Evaluating airmen training programs, equipment and facilities; and
• Evaluating the operational aspect of programs of air carriers and similar commercial and aviation operations for adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures and overall management to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.

Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition; and
• Providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies air operators.

Duties at the FG-9 grade level are closely supervised and include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in evaluating training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the FARs under close supervision; and
• Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Aviation Safety Inspectors (General Aviation Operations) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties; however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialization is knowledge and skill in the operation of aircraft.

Candidate will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of aircraft.

Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Resume should include FAR part numbers and aircraft for which you have experience.

Qualifications

OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• (A) Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
• (B) Valid State driver`s license;
• (C) Fluency in the English language;
• (D) No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
• (E) High school diploma or equivalent.

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants MUST meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.

Medical Requirements: 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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-7, FG-9, FG-11, or FG-12 level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following:

• (A) Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. The applicant must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft;
• (B) Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating;
• (C) Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating;
• (D) Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years;
• (E) Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours;
• (F) Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings; and
• (G) Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

Specialized experience at the FG-12 grade level involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities and working without clear or specific guidelines. Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives, for example:

• Chief Pilot, Assistant Chief Pilot, or Domicile Chief Pilot for a Title 14 CFR Part 121 operator.
• Director of Operations or Assistant Director of Operations for a Part 121 operator

Specialized experience at the FG-11 grade level involves a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and less clear guidelines. Work at this level is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organized policies or regulations, and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with organizational policies or regulations, for example:

• Chief Flight Instructor or Assistant Chief Flight Instructor in Part 141 pilot school or 142 training center.
• Line Check Airman, Line Check Pilot, or Check Airman for a Part 91K, 121, 125, 129, or 135 operator

Specialized experience at the FG-9 grade level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities, and equipment. Work at this level is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions, for example:

• Pilot-in-command for a Title 14 CFR Part 91K, 121, 125, 129, or 135 operator.
• Simulator/Flight Instructor in Part 141 pilot school or 142 training center

Specialized experience at the FG-7 grade level involves developmental assignments which assist employees of higher grade. Work at this level is typically subject to close review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions, for example:

• Second-in-command for Title 14 CFR Part 91, 91K, 121, 125, 129, or 135 operator.
• Conducting flight instruction under part 61.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.