Aviation Safety Inspector (GAO)

Description:

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 F AA field personnel and the public governing all matters to general aviation operations safety issues.

Duty Station is Tampa, FL

Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required.
  
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
  
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  
• Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.
  

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined below:

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.

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants must meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process. These medical requirements include:

Medical Requirements: 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.

Tentatively selected applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates 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.

When the predominant work involves general aviation operations , applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements:

1. 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;

2. Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating;

3. Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating;

4. Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years;

5. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours;

6. Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings;

7. Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved; and

8. Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate. Incumbent will be required to participate in the 4040 EBS Flight Program involving the use of airplanes.

In addition , applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/FG-12. 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 defined as assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and enforcement activities of FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors. This order is located at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf

The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Some, all or none may be interviewed.

In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.

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

Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.