Aviation Safety Inspector (AC) (Flight Oversight (ASAP)

Federal Aviation Administration • Hapeville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager is assigned as the primary interface between the Certificate Management Office (CMO) and the assigned air carrier to prevent accidents and incidents by encouraging employees of the air carrier to voluntarily report safety issues and events. This role has program responsibility for the vehicle whereby employees of the air carrier can identify and report safety issues to management and FAA for resolution. 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. Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector, accomplishes the following duties: A. Technical Administration, B. Certification, and C. Surveillance.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) required.
• Not have more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) violations in the last five years.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Not have chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner.
• Have a good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain.
• 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 fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
• At least 1 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 of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.
• Minimum 1500 total flight hours.
• Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Not have more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

Nice To Haves

• Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, recommends approval, and maintains a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that sets forth all operational elements of the ASAP.
• Serves as the CMO representative on any/all Event Review Committees (ERC) that includes representatives of the certificate holder and its employee's labor organization.
• Prepares documents providing data for improving the certificate holder's current systems.
• Assists the certificate holder in planning for future systems based on the certificate holder employee's voluntary reports of safety issues, which may involve alleged violations of 14 CFR.
• Assists the certificate holder in developing programs using compatible data collection, analysis, storage, and retrieval systems.
• Determines if safety-related reports submitted by the employees of the certificate holder qualify for inclusion in ASAP.
• Reviews and analyzes said reports to identify actual or potential problems and propose solutions.
• Maintains records and historical data on all ASAP safety-related reports.
• Advises the appropriate Regional Flight Surgeon on any issues involving medical qualifications or medical certificates in an attempt to resolve said issues.
• Consults with other FAA and industry experts on reported events involving matters that are complex or sensitive.
• Gathers sufficient evidence relevant to an investigation not caused by investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition to include self-disclosures from the certificate holder.
• Conducts the reexamination of certificated airmen.
• Advises Principal Inspectors and CMO management on all significant or sensitive issues and events concerning ASAP.
• Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, aircraft incidents, and aircraft accidents.
• Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.
• Coordinates information from geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of the SEP program.
• Works with the certificate holder's department heads to resolve safety issues.
• Evaluates and recommends approval or disapproval of manuals and revisions based on data gathered in the Aviation Safety Action Program process.
• Evaluates training programs to ensure they meet the requirements of 14 CFR.
• Evaluates performance and recommends approval or disapproval concerning the designation of company instructors and check airmen (if of the flight operations specialty).
• Evaluates operations and facilities by onsite inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others.
• Participates in providing flight evaluations.
• Performs any required surveillance activity at the direction of the FLM of the CMO.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED