Aviation Safety Inspector

Summary

Serves as a POI at the Long Beach FSDO.

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Duties

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Provides policy assistance and conducts periodic surveillance of designated pilot examiners, check airmen, air carrier training programs.

Some assignments involve wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for technically advanced rotorcraft/helicopters. Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft.

On a continuing basis, assures that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials. Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval of they cannot be resolved.

Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incident and accidents.

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.

Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

May be assigned other duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Selectee must maintain a Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• Successful completion of a Transitional Check Ride may be required.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements. All applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

a. Not more than two (2) separate incidents involving Federal Aviation Regulations violations in the

last five (5) years;

b. Valid State drivers license;

c. Fluency in the English language;

d. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and

e. High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements. Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation

Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a

reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following:

a. Have good distance vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the

size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);

b. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and

c. Not have any physical conditions 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must:

d. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and

e. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Tentatively selected applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates will be required to:

f.

Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet minimum

medical requirements; or

g. 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.

Specialized Experience Requirements. In addition to meeting the

basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following specialized experience

requirements:

a. Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating or a Commercial

Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument-Helicopter rating.

b. Must hold a valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and

Instrument Helicopter rating.

c. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours in an aircraft as pilot-in-command or second-in-command, 1,000

hours of which must be in helicopters.

d. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in a helicopter.

e. Minimum 100 flight hours in helicopters as pilot-in-command or second-in-command or 100 hours

as pilot in a Level D Simulator that replicates a helicopter, or any combination thereof, during the last

five (5) years.

f.

Not more than two (2) flying accidents in the last five (5) years in which the applicant's pilot error

was involved.

In addition , applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

S pecialized experience is defined as: Work involves providing Flight Standards organizations and industry with authoritative expert technical guidance and operational control ensuring compliance with applicable helicopter regulatory requirements. Work at this grade level/pay band is rarely reviewed. When work is reviewed, it is generally accomplished through status reports to ensure compliance and alignment with FAA requirements. Examples include:

(1) Serves as National Rotorcraft-Helicopter Program Manager.

(2) Investigates the safety and compliance of rotorcraft-helicopter operations.

(3) Provides technical guidance on rotorcraft-helicopter policies, procedures, and regulations.

(4) Reviews and evaluates training and certification programs.

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

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.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this position and may not be substituted for experience.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include work history that describes how you meet the answer you chose for each KSA.

Security Requirement: This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk (5) Background Investigation (Tier 2) unless waiver is obtained.

In-grade/Downgrade applications will be accepted.

If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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