Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) — FAAST Program Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) — FAAST Program Manager

Description

Serve as an FAASTeam Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) Program Manager, independently developing aviation safety policies, standards, programs, and procedures. Coordinate system safety programs (safety assurance, safety promotion, risk management), analyze safety issues, and implement safety action plans using FAASTeam Representative Volunteers. Represent the FAA in domestic and international meetings to promote operational regulatory compliance and resolve safety problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage operations-focused aviation safety procedures, local initiatives, and national safety products
• Establish partnerships with external aviation organizations to mitigate safety issues
• Determine operations program goals/objectives using FAASTeam guidance and implement safety action plans
• Analyze investigative/safety data, track hazards, and provide recommendations to management
• Provide technical assistance and maintain liaison with international and domestic aviation stakeholders
• Participate in joint FAA/industry meetings, steering committees, and workgroups
• Plan assigned programs, manage volunteers (recruit, train, support), and maintain technical proficiency
• Represent the FAA in meetings with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities and support global safety best practices

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; Selective Service registration (if applicable)
• Must submit SF50; pass designated or random drug testing; background investigation may be required
• Meet OPM Qualification Standards for Aviation Safety Inspector (1825 series), including general and medical requirements
• Flight qualifications: unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate (single/multi-engine airplane and instrument), 200+ hours flight instruction; Commercial Pilot (instrument) flight-check; ATP or Commercial (instrument) rating
• Minimum flight experience: 100+ hours within last 3 years; 1,500+ total hours; single- and multi-engine land airplane ratings
• Medical requirements: valid second-class FAA medical certificate and recurrent FAA medical exams (if required for aircraft operations)
• Incident/accident history limits: no more than two flying accidents in last 5 years where pilot error was involved
• Specialized experience: at least 1 year equivalent to FV-I/GS/FG-13 assisting/conducting technical functions related to Part 135 certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement (recency waived for current/former FAA employees in the 1825 series)
• Valid State driver’s license; English fluency; no drug/chemical dependency interfering with performance; physical ability to perform duties safely

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.