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Aviation Safety Inspector

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Standards Service, Office of Safety Standards, Flight Procedures and Airspace Branch, AFS-420
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Summary

Serves as an Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Flight Oversight) for the Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, AFS-420.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
08/25/2025 to 09/03/2025
Salary
$124,531 to - $195,200 per year

Salary includes locality pay to be determined based upon location.

Pay scale & grade
FG 14
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide
Many vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.
Announcement number
AAC-FS-25-AFS420-95960
Control number
844064400

Duties

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Provides national aviation safety oversight of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) flight operational technology programs and associated ATM and NAS issues. Provides assistance and direction for Flight Standards and other FAA lines of business for CNS and associated ATM and NAS issues. Reviews, evaluates, analyzes, and develops national position and policy.

As a technical expert, is responsible for requests and developing special instrument flight procedures. Reviews requests, forwards valid request for development, participates in Procedures Review Board, reviews final product, coordinates with the stakeholders, and oversees issuance and implementation of procedure, and reviews procedure for appropriateness and recommend amendment as required.

As a technical expert for the implementation of emerging CNS technology including new operational concepts, systems, equipment and procedures for new aircraft, earth/space- based navigation and communications systems, airspace systems or airport facilities and equipment, works to develop national procedures and policy. The ASI conducts flight evaluations and/or enroute inspections to validate NAS user complaints, new flight operational technology, systems and procedures; and coordinates and develops Flight Standards comments for and approval of Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems.

The incumbent Conducts Flight Standards evaluation and approval of category (CAT) II & III instrument landing systems to include airport coordination and planning meetings. Processes requests for waivers for IFP (Instrument Flight Procedures) standards, including CAT II & III instrument landing systems.

Conducts or directs airport/airspace evaluation proposals to address operational safety issues and prepares the consolidated position for Flight Standards.

Consolidates the Flight Standards position for an Air Traffic circularization of a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alternation. Coordinates this position with the appropriate flight standards district office or FAA lines of business concerning marking and lighting requirements.

Represents Flight Standards for acceptance of Airport Division Modifications to FAA Airport Standards that are related to the operational safety of aircraft and safety of persons and property on the ground.

The incumbent demonstrates mastery of and skill in applying laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance work. This includes a comprehensive understanding of principles, concepts, processes, approaches, and techniques sufficient to develop agency-wide policies, procedures, and strategies. The position requires
the ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations.

The scope of work involves providing national aviation safety oversight of communication, navigation, and surveillance flight operational technology programs and associated ATM and NAS issues. Due to the program's breadth, the incumbent must address complex problems and/or initiatives crossing a range of program areas. Participation in national and international conferences, meetings, hearings, or presentations of considerable importance affecting aviation safety worldwide is required.

Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Applicants must complete FAA Form 3330-47-3.
  • Must submit copies of certificates by closing date of announcement.
  • 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.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

  1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations violations in the last five 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 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 observer’s seat (jumpseat) or a cabin
passenger seat in a variety of aircraft.

Flight Oversight: Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and
checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot. The incumbent will not, in any
scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft. Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad
knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies.

Air Carrier (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. At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum
certificated takeoff weight.
b. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air
agency certificate, an organization whose work led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization
that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that operated multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.
c. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
d. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
e. Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was
involved.

To qualify for this position at the FG-14 level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade levels. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. position. Specialized Experience includes: overseeing, implementing, and integrating various technical functions related to communication, navigation, surveillance, air traffic management, and national air space activities: experience conducting enforcement investigations, flight evaluations, inspections, and preparing final reports.

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

Education

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, 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.

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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

Notes:

  1. Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Aviation Safety (AVS) Duty Location. Position is telework eligible in accordance with Agency Policy.
  2. Interviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.
  3. In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted.
  4. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their certificates/licenses/FAA Form 3330-47-3 unless they are currently occupying an Operations 1825 series position. If the back side of the license contains the ratings, be sure to copy both sides. All forms/certificates/licenses must be submitted by closing date of announcement to receive consideration. Failure to do so will result in your application being rated incomplete.
  5. Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
  6. 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.
  7. To check receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz at sidney.r.heifetz@faa.gov

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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.

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.

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