Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent AVS and AMA-200 Line of Business employees

This position requires the application of independent judgment, technical expertise, a high degree of innovation, and critical thinking in accomplishing duties and identifying situations having impact on the agency's designee program and aviation safety. Responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of policy, training, and oversight of airworthiness designee operations.

NOTE: 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.

The inspector performs assignments of great scope and unusual complexity in support of designee policy, training, oversight and the Flight Standards Inspector Resource Program (FSIRP). Maintains direct liaison and collaborates with pertinent Aviation Safety (AVS) offices as well as the designee community to ensure current and new policies, procedures, and practices are incorporated in the designee system. Through this collaboration, creates an effective interface to facilitate the flow of project activities. Provides clarification and support on current certification standards and evaluation techniques to FAA offices, FAA designees, and the aviation industry. Keeps abreast of new developments, procedures, products, and practices through liaison with industry organizations such as manufacturers, universities, training departments, and research groups.

The incumbent works interdependently to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of division policy in assigned programs areas. Develops policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to certification, inspection, surveillance and operation of assigned program areas. Reviews and evaluates, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations to assure they have kept pace with needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate. Assures effective coordination of assigned programs and activities with
Safety Assurance offices, other organizational segments of the Division, the Agency and organizations outside of the agency.

Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs and operations. Conducts or participates in group or team meetings which include representatives of other government agencies, the aviation industry, aviation organizations, state, municipal and foreign governments where assigned programs and responsibilities are involved.

Engages in a collaborative, interdependent team environment with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs. May represent the agency as a technical trainer/instructor for the planning, development, revision and delivery of formal training for assigned technical programs. Exercises a high level of technical expertise and critical thinking to assess designees and certification procedures, policy changes, new legislation, rulemaking, new technology, and other significant technical issues to determine the impact on training programs.

Prepares a variety of correspondence to other organizations within Flight Standards, aviation industry, other governmental agencies, members of Congress, and the general public, much of which is highly technical and of high priority.

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).

Qualifications

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, 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.

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.

General Aviation (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. Must hold a valid or expired Flight Instructor Certificate with an aircraft category rating or have experience
serving as an instructor as part of an approved program or course (e.g., Title 14 CFR Part 121, 135, 141, or
142, or Uniformed Services) which provided instruction in an aircraft or an approved flight simulation training
device representing an aircraft. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft, an
approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft, or a combination of both.

b. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument airplane rating.

c. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air
agency certificate, an organization whose work has led to the certification of individual airmen, or an
organization that operated aircraft.

d. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.

e. Possession of airplane category and single-engine and multi-engine land (airplane) ratings.

f. Not more than two flying accidents in the last five years in which the applicant’s pilot error was involved

To qualify for this position, 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. Specialized experience includes mastery of, and skill in applying, laws and regulations to assess technical procedures, policy changes, new legislation, new technology, and other significant technical issues to determine the impact on delegation programs. Ability to compose and analyze a variety of written material including directives, policies, procedures, and sensitive/controversial documents. Analyze data using a system safety approach to problem solving, including risk analysis and root cause analysis. Knowledge of use of designees and designee management.

In addition to the above, this vacancy has a Quality Ranking Factor, listed below. Applicants who meet this factor will be placed in a Well Qualified category. This factor is also listed under the Other Factors section.

Experience in providing oversight of designees.

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