Aviation Safety Inspector; Operations; General Aviation Principal Operations Inspector

Position: Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (General Aviation Principal Operations Inspector)

The Principal Operations Inspector (POI) is responsible for applying knowledge of 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 to general aviation operations safety issues. The incumbent serves as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees and the FAA.

OPM

Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

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; and

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:

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); and

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 aircraft must:

Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and

Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA

When the predominant work involves general aviation operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following 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 specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Certificate and Ratings:

This position requires a certificate and ratings for minimum qualification in the following specialty:
General Aviation Operations; a copy of the certificate and ratings are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1825 specialty of General Aviation Operations.

Certificate and ratings must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held this position with the FAA.

Certificate and ratings are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying (or previously held) General Aviation Operations 1825 series position.

Specialized

Experience:

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-H, FG/GS-12) 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 includes:

Experience assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities.

Additional experience may be in investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this…