Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent AVS-Wide and AMA-200 employees

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.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Aircrew Program Manager, accomplishes the following duties:

A. Technical Administration

Develops a work program to insure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, pilot and flight engineer check airmen, and company training programs.

Assures the assigned air carrier conducts flight crew training and testing required by Title 14of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards. Oversees company check airmen and APDs. Serves as the technical advisor to the principal inspector on assigned areas of the company training and testing programs. Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the principal inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities.

Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates. Conducts re-examination of certificated airmen.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance.

B. Certification

Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners. Conducts flight tests, additional type ratings, and flight engineer certification; proficiency tests; initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.

Assures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommends to the Principal Inspector any changes which are considered necessary.

C. Surveillance

Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with 14 CFR, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.

Monitors assigned air carrier ground and flight training. Attends certificate holder's company and safety meetings.

Evaluates training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of 14 CFR. Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs. May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.

Performs other duties as assigned.

III. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General technical and administrative supervision is provided by an assigned supervisor within the office. Independently responsible for all regulatory, certification, and/or surveillance activities conducted within assigned tasks and responsibilities. Actions taken are guided by adherence to both national and regional FAA directives, 14 CFR, and sound management practices.

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).
• In-grade/Downgrade Applications will be accepted
• Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of background
• investigation prior to appointment, unless waiver is obtained. (Subject to a five-year period of reinvestigation).

Qualifications

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards for Aviation Safety Series, 1825

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.

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

(Recency of experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series)

AND

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-13 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-12 or Pay Band H), Specialized experience is defined as: experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Air Carrier (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Additional Specialized Experience Requirement.

1. Experience interpreting and applying regulations, policies and procedures related to certification and clarification of air carrier aviation and commercial operations (14 CFR Part 121)
2. Monitoring activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices.
3. Executing assignments that primarily require knowledge of flight operation of air carrier aircraft.
4. Work involving a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex tasks, requiring the employee to plan and organize, set priorities, and work without clear or specific guidelines. Work at this grade level/pay band is generally reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors found using this link https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/tools/qat.html

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

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.