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Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight), Principal Oversight Inspector
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$141K/yr - $183K/yr
4+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation in the United States. The Principal Oversight Inspector (POI) is tasked with certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for air carriers and operators, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
On a continuing basis, ensures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; establishes and conducts adequate training programs; maintains record keeping systems; and facilities and ensures procedures meet all regulatory requirements
Chairs joint Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry meetings
Maintains regular contact with organizations assigned and coordinates with top management officials
Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved
Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition
Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications
Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency
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 dispositions
Coordinates minimum equipment list (MEL) approvals with the principal inspector
Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL
Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance
Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals and revisions to such manuals
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
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
Approves/disapproves designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees
Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others
Negotiates changes essential or desirable in their policies and procedures
Determines the appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action and determines through on-site inspection or inspector reports the effectiveness of any action
Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate
Approves the original issuance of operations specifications and issues original operating certificates
Approves amendments to operations specifications
Evaluates the safety of proposed changes in route or airport authorizations; prescribes any changes required before approval
Directs or participates in flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR
Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval
Responsible for monitoring all phases of operations including training programs and records, base and station facilities, and route systems
Coordinates with and reviews reports from geographic inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of operations
Directs or suggests changes required to correct such trends
Qualification
Required
Not more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations violations in the last five 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
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 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
At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight
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 or more than 12,500 maximum takeoff weight
Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
Demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level as an Aviation Safety Inspector
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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