Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations)
Federal Aviation Administration, Des Plaines, Illinois, us, 60019
The Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) position is assigned to the Training & Simulation Branch, AFS‑280. 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 standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters related to Air Carrier or General Aviation Operation safety issues.
General Requirements for All Positions
Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
Valid State driver's license
Fluency in the English language
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance
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: 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); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); 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 possess a valid second–class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations and 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 provide documentation from a board‑certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or 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.
Air Carrier Operations Requirements
At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi‑engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight
Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard
Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating (Department of Navy positions require pilot experience as demonstrated by previous ATP level performance in large multi‑engine airplanes and helicopters)
Possession of a valid second‑class FAA medical certificate (For positions within the Department of Navy, applicants must also be physically qualified to ride as an observer aboard squadron aircraft. In addition, must also meet physical requirements to travel and lift heavy objects while performing mishap investigations)
Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
General Aviation Operations Requirements
Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi‑engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating
Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating
Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years
Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours
Possession of single and multi‑engine land airplane ratings
Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
Possession of a valid second‑class FAA medical certificate
Note – Recency of experience and the need for a valid second‑class FAA medical certificate 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 FV‑I, FG/GS‑13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes evaluating Air Carrier or Training Center Training Program and coordinating the approvals of new technologies and training concepts with appropriate policyholders. Knowledge of the facts of flight standardization board and operators training programs. Extensive participation in certification, inspection, and surveillance as it related to Air Carrier or General Aviation Operations. Developing new techniques, legal processes and approaches. Mastery of advanced principles and concepts to develop agency wide policies, procedures, and strategies. Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management, and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations. Make recommendations which change the interpretation of laws, leading to new case law decisions, or influences the development and modification of significant policies or programs. Plan the requirements for, set up, and manage large‑scale and/or multi‑jurisdictional investigations where methods are subject to changing legal admissibility. Collect and analyze operational and strategic intelligence from wide‑ranging sources including Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, military departments, foreign governments, financial institutions, and technology companies. Develop new approaches in response to identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities of ongoing operations; or solve problems demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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General Requirements for All Positions
Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
Valid State driver's license
Fluency in the English language
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance
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: 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); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); 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 possess a valid second–class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations and 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 provide documentation from a board‑certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or 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.
Air Carrier Operations Requirements
At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi‑engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight
Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard
Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating (Department of Navy positions require pilot experience as demonstrated by previous ATP level performance in large multi‑engine airplanes and helicopters)
Possession of a valid second‑class FAA medical certificate (For positions within the Department of Navy, applicants must also be physically qualified to ride as an observer aboard squadron aircraft. In addition, must also meet physical requirements to travel and lift heavy objects while performing mishap investigations)
Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
General Aviation Operations Requirements
Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi‑engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating
Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating
Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years
Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours
Possession of single and multi‑engine land airplane ratings
Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
Possession of a valid second‑class FAA medical certificate
Note – Recency of experience and the need for a valid second‑class FAA medical certificate 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 FV‑I, FG/GS‑13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes evaluating Air Carrier or Training Center Training Program and coordinating the approvals of new technologies and training concepts with appropriate policyholders. Knowledge of the facts of flight standardization board and operators training programs. Extensive participation in certification, inspection, and surveillance as it related to Air Carrier or General Aviation Operations. Developing new techniques, legal processes and approaches. Mastery of advanced principles and concepts to develop agency wide policies, procedures, and strategies. Provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management, and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations. Make recommendations which change the interpretation of laws, leading to new case law decisions, or influences the development and modification of significant policies or programs. Plan the requirements for, set up, and manage large‑scale and/or multi‑jurisdictional investigations where methods are subject to changing legal admissibility. Collect and analyze operational and strategic intelligence from wide‑ranging sources including Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, military departments, foreign governments, financial institutions, and technology companies. Develop new approaches in response to identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities of ongoing operations; or solve problems demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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