Aviation Safety Inspector (AC or GA Flight Oversight)

As a technical expert, the incumbent will oversee, implement, and integrate Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) flight operational technology and other associated Air Traffic Management (ATM) and National Airspace System (NAS) programs. This includes the technical analysis, evaluation and aviation safety operational oversight of CNS and associated ATM and NAS projects to include applying and developing national policy and standards.

Basic Requirements: a. Not more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations violations in the last five years; b. Valid State driver's 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 ASI 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 operate/occupy a flight deck observer's seat (jumpseat) or a cabin passenger seat in a variety of aircraft. Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot. The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft. Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies. Air Carrier (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements In addition to meeting the basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following additional qualification requirements: a. At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight. b. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that operated multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight. c. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours. d. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. e. Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes: Experience overseeing, implementing, and integrating various technical functions related to communication, navigation, surveillance, air traffic management, and national air space activities; and experience conducting enforcement investigations, flight evaluations, inspections, and preparing final reports. General Aviation (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements In addition to meeting the basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following additional qualification requirements: a. Must hold a valid or expired Flight Instructor Certificate with an aircraft category rating or have experience serving as an instructor as part of an approved program or course (e.g., Title 14 CFR Part 121, 135, 141, or 142, or Uniformed Services) which provided instruction in an aircraft or an approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft, an approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft, or a combination of both. b. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument airplane rating. c. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work has led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft. d. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours. e. Possession of airplane category and single-engine and multi-engine land (airplane) ratings. f. Not more than two flying accidents in the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes: Experience overseeing, implementing, and integrating various technical functions related to communication, navigation, surveillance, air traffic management, and national air space activities; and experience conducting enforcement investigations, flight evaluations, inspections, and preparing final reports. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.