Aviation Safety Inspector

Job Title

Aviation Program Specialist

Job Description

Performs assignments that involve providing leadership to others in applying and providing authoritative technical expertise regarding aviation programs, policies, systems and special projects. Typical assignments include developing policies and guidance, serving as a primary technical specialist or as a technical trainer/instructor. Work contributes to the objectives of Flight Program Operations, the system-wide efficiency and effectiveness of domestic or international civil aviation inspection programs, and the safety of civil aviation. Formulates, defines, develops and conducts or oversee studies, evaluates results and provide recommendations for sufficiency of data, acceptability of recommendation, and impact upon current and proposed operations. Maintains a high level of awareness of current Flight Program Operations' functions and responsibilities including technical programs and activities. Will have access to confidential matters, information and decisions that potentially impact employees and the agency. Position is excluded from bargaining unit coverage as the incumbent will be called upon to gather statistical data and/or create and generate reports, and participate in analysis that would affect and/or influence managerial policy that impacts bargaining unit actions. Provide administrative direction in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The inspector independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The inspector interprets policy and provides guidance to lower level inspectors on difficult or complex policy interpretations. Work is considered technically authoritative and is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled. Applies a comprehensive knowledge in the development, administration, and enforcement of regulations and standards as they apply to Aviation Safety. Has broad knowledge of Flight Program Operations' mission and goals. Plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs. Contacts are internal and external to the agency. Often represents the agency as a senior point of contact for policy development, inspection activities, or as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training. Contacts vary significantly depending on the purpose of the contacts, the level of authority required to resolve issues, and the nature of the technical problem at hand. Typical contacts involve dealings with members of senior management staffs, representatives of professional organizations, staff members of industry groups, representatives of other government agencies, and representatives of other civil aviation authorities. Is expected to follow established laws, orders, policies, and regulations that provide general guidance for completing work objectives, but is allowed considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches. Uses resourcefulness, initiative, and judgment based on experience to develop and implement evaluation procedures to address problems where precedents are not applicable. Methods, practices, or decisions may be used as guidance in similar problem areas.