Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety)

US Department of Transportation • Minneapolis, MN

81d • $90,025 - $117,034 • Remote

About The Position

The Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) serves as a resource and technical authority in an assigned field office on cabin safety requirements as they relate to work activities affecting civil aviation. Provides technical support regarding cabin safety for assigned air carriers and air operators. Ensures assigned operators comply with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA policy and guidance and approved programs.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• Must have a good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials without strain.
• Must have the ability to hear the conversational voice.
• Must not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting flight attendant training as required by appropriate FAR and FAA approved training program.
• Experience conducting investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating training programs conducted by the company.

Responsibilities

• Develops a work program to ensure periodic surveillance of training instructors, company training programs and all phases of air carrier cabin safety operations.
• Contacts individuals throughout the certificate holder's company, including flight attendants, training program managers, center directors, and upper management.
• Determines through surveillance and investigation that the training facilities are properly organized and equipped.
• Serves as the technical advisor to the Principal Operations Inspector (POI) on assigned areas of the company's training program.
• Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders and procedures through the POI and related FAA personnel.
• 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.
• Participates in special projects within the FAA to improve cabin safety procedures and policies.
• Participates on domestic and international committees in the evaluation of air carrier certification of new type aircraft.
• Performs initial certification of new operators in all cabin safety related areas.
• Monitors and evaluates training programs by the company to ensure compliance with the CFRs, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees