Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration • Phoenix, AZ

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Front Line Manager within a Flight Standards office or branch and reports to a middle Manager. The position executes the Agency’s aviation safety mission and supports organizational change by communicating, building change coalitions, involving teams, and applying practices for sponsoring change and managing resistance.

The Front Line Manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment. The role directs subordinate employees, establishes expectations, assigns and delegates work, sets priorities, monitors and evaluates performance, coaches and develops staff, approves leave, and takes or recommends corrective or disciplinary action. The incumbent has authority to make decisions and take action in assigned program areas, subject to administrative review, and is accountable for meeting organizational goals, policy requirements, and Flight Standards expectations.

The position works with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, maintain trust, build partnerships, address service issues, and coordinate resources across functions and cultures. It applies technical knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures; addresses barriers to success; anticipates organizational changes; and helps develop and implement policies, procedures, and change strategies. The manager also contributes to leadership teams, supports employee growth through guidance and mentoring, selects or recommends non-supervisory employees, and demonstrates commitment to the FAA model EEO program and equal opportunity compliance.

This is a temporary position not to exceed two years. It may be extended, terminated, or made permanent without further competition. If it remains temporary, the selected employee returns to their original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area upon completion. The position is not virtual or remotely sited.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Submit an SF-50.
• Meet the OPM Qualification Standards for Aviation Safety Inspector positions in the 1825 series, including applicable specialty requirements for Operations, Avionics, Maintenance, Aircraft Dispatch, or Cabin Safety.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level; specialized experience may include monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards.
• No more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last five years.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Fluency in English.
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be physically able to perform the duties safely and efficiently; have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read typewritten-size print without strain (glasses or contact lenses permitted); be able to hear conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and have no physical condition that would create a hazard or interfere with ability to fly as a passenger in a variety of aircraft.
• For positions requiring participation in aircraft operation, possess a valid second-class medical certificate under FAA regulations and pass recurrent FAA-prescribed medical examinations.
• For applicants not requiring a valid second-class medical certificate, tentative selectees must provide a board-certified physician’s documentation of meeting minimum medical requirements or undergo an individualized assessment if they do not meet those requirements but are otherwise qualified.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Permanent federal employees selected for this position must be willing to accept a temporary appointment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of subordinate employees and establish expectations for intended results.
• Plan, organize, and set priorities; assign and allocate work; monitor and evaluate performance; coach and develop employee capabilities; approve leave; and take or recommend corrective or disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Manage individual and unit, group, or team performance against organizational initiatives, goals, objectives, and performance standards by providing feedback, recognizing achievement, and addressing deficiencies.
• Make decisions and take action in assigned program areas, subject to the manager’s administrative review.
• Delegate appropriate work and redefine priorities as changing demands require.
• Identify and engage stakeholders to obtain feedback on unit performance, relationships, and employee well-being.
• Build partnerships, encourage teamwork across areas of expertise, and address service issues and impediments to success.
• Apply technical knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures to directed work.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers to develop business cases for fiscal and human resource needs aligned with Flight Standards expectations.
• Contribute perspective and experience as a member of an office, branch, or division leadership team.
• Anticipate organizational changes and assist in developing policies, procedures, and strategies to implement change.
• Select or recommend selection of non-supervisory employees for unit positions.
• Ensure direct reports are competent and provide guidance, mentoring, coaching, and feedback to support employee performance and growth.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program and ensure equal opportunity in compliance with applicable laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; 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: High school or GED