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The Safety Risk Management Division (SRM) provides information regarding conformance to standards, hazards, safety risks and organizational health to Flight Standard Service. This branch is responsible for providing system management, systems standards, systems support, and systems evaluation work, as applicable, through quality management, quality assurance and quality control of FS programs and system.
05/30/2025 to 06/12/2025
$94,544 - $146,571 per year
The salary listed above does not include COLA/Locality. Locality/COLA will be determined upon selection.
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2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—This is not a 100% telework position. Situational telework may be available based on the needs of the Office.
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
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AAL-AFB-25-AKDCB-95199
837799200
Open to current permanent FAA employees to include AMA-200
Serves as the Specialist performing specialized duties in one or more assigned program area based on their Aircraft General Aviation maintenance/avionics experience. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of critical and complex aviation safety analysis and evaluation programs designed to protect Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities, employees, and the flying public from internal and external risks. Assists or serves as a Lead Inspector for assigned safety analysis and evaluation tasks, programs and projects. The position requires a knowledge of investigative techniques and the laws, rules, regulations, and objectives of the FAA; skill in interviewing, following leads, researching records, and preparing reports; and the ability to elicit information helpful to the investigation from persons in all walks of life. In this capacity, the incumbent must possess a broad, in-depth knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), policies and procedures and the ability to resolve even the most difficult situations which may be encountered in the air transportation industry.
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes information obtained during routine field activities surveillance, inspection, incident response, incident reports, and investigative reports to determine trends. Conducts, monitors, and leads complex, comprehensive investigations, inspections, and evaluations for FAA Certificate Holders and/or Certificate Holding Offices. Prepares follow-up enforcement reports that may result in monetary penalties and other enforcement actions. Manages assigned FAA programs and performs assessments, documents analysis, and determines corrective actions required to mitigate or eliminate safety hazards and risks. Monitors compliance with applicable FAA policies, regulations, and agreements.
Evaluates and conducts analysis of various safety risk management programs that may be complex, controversial and sensitive in nature. Variations that must be considered occur in the Certificate Holders systems themselves, safety and quality management systems management, conditions of the facilities, physical environment, technical capabilities and the attitude of its employees toward the regulatory compliance and safety programs. Situations may be extremely fluid and subject to rapid and frequent change. Uncontrollable external mandates may require modifications or change of direction within short periods of time.
Reviews new or proposed laws, regulations, policies, rulings, etc. to identify impact on the management of assigned programs and projects involving investigations, inspections, analysis, and enforcement activities. Identifies alternatives, changes, revisions, etc. to assigned programs policies and procedures to eliminate risks and improve efficiency and effectiveness of performance. Maintains abroad, in-depth comprehensive and thorough understanding of regulations and policies, including new and pending changes to assure Accuracy of information used in administering regulatory policy and providing technical advice to the aviation industry and flying public. Initiates outreach efforts to improve compliance with FARs. Demonstrates leadership skills which encourage cooperation and joint efforts of stakeholders. Establishes and maintains appropriate liaison with the aviation industry, government officials, and law enforcement agencies essential to program effectiveness, Leverages Aviation Safety Programs concepts, Safety Management System principles, and Safety Assurance System data analysis to develop mutual approaches to achieving safety objectives.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements For All Positions:
General Requirements for All Positions:
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:
In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:
Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:
Applicants must meet specific requirements as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management Aviation Safety Series, Qualification Standards for General Aviation Operations, Avionics or Maintenance specialties or Human Resource Policy Manual Policy Chapter Supplements for Rotorcraft-Helicopter specialties. Information can be found on the following website:
When the predominant work involves general aviation avionics, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
Note - Recency of experience is waived for applicants currently in the 1825 series.
To qualify for this position, you 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 experience monitoring and evaluating training programs for compliance with regulations and standards AND experience performing investigations and recommending solutions.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for this position.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative, the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the 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 each KSA in your work history, please include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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.
Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
An SF-50 is required. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 206-231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/837799200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.