Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector - All Specialties (Front Line Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration • Orlando, FL

19d

About The Position

Serves as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards office or branch, reporting to a middle manager. The position oversees aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment and has authority and responsibility for decisions and actions in assigned program areas, subject to administrative review. Higher-level management periodically reviews work products, status reports, and organizational measures for timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the Flight Standards Service.

Directs subordinate employees at the organizational-unit level. Managerial duties include planning and organizing work; setting priorities; assigning and allocating work; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employees; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective or disciplinary action. The manager defines priorities as demands change and delegates appropriate work.

The manager engages stakeholders to gather feedback on unit performance, relationships, and employee well-being; builds partnerships and trust; encourages teamwork across areas of expertise; and works collaboratively across functions and cultures to achieve priorities. The role applies comprehensive technical knowledge of the assigned work, typically governed by Federal Aviation Regulations and established guidelines, policies, and procedures. It addresses barriers to success, clarifies direction, supports employee development, and contributes to office, branch, or division leadership.

The position anticipates organizational changes and helps develop policies, procedures, and implementation strategies. It works with stakeholders and service providers to develop business cases for fiscal and human-resource needs, selects or recommends non-supervisory employees, ensures direct reports are competent, and demonstrates leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable Office of Personnel Management qualifications standards for the 1825 Aviation Safety Series specialty, or FAA Human Resource Policy Manual supplement requirements for Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Aircraft Dispatch, or Cabin Safety.
• Possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I or FG/GS-13 level.
• Specialized experience must include experience monitoring and evaluating training programs for compliance with regulations and standards, and experience performing investigations and recommending solutions.
• Hold the rating(s) and/or certificate(s) required for minimum qualification in one of the listed specialties: General Aviation Maintenance, Air Carrier Maintenance, General Aviation Operations, Air Carrier Operations, Rotorcraft Helicopter, Aircraft Dispatch, or Cabin Safety.
• New FAA appointees in an applicable 1825 Series specialty must submit required ratings and/or certificates, unless they currently occupy or previously held a position in one of those specialties.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Register with Selective Service if male and born after 12/31/1959.
• Submit an SF-50.
• Complete and receive favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk (5) background investigation before appointment, unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to reinvestigation every five years.
• Meet qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Include detailed resume information supporting qualifications and questionnaire answers; the resume must include official title, grade, series, and employment dates.
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required within 30 days of entry on duty.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage subordinate employees and aviation safety activities in the assigned organizational unit.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, assign, allocate, and delegate work for a unit, group, or team.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and unit performance against standards, organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives.
• Provide feedback, acknowledge achievements, address performance deficiencies, and take or recommend corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees; clarify expectations and direction; and support employee performance and growth.
• Approve employee leave and ensure direct reports are competent in their roles and responsibilities.
• Engage stakeholders to obtain feedback on unit performance, working relationships, and employee well-being.
• Build partnerships and external stakeholder trust, encourage teamwork across specialties, and collaborate across functions and cultures.
• Apply technical knowledge of assigned aviation safety work and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and address barriers to individual, unit, or team success, considering relevant views from direct reports, peers, and others.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and service providers to develop business cases for fiscal and human-resource needs.
• Contribute to office, branch, or division leadership and help anticipate organizational change and develop policies, procedures, and implementation strategies.
• Select or recommend selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is offered; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed