Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager is assigned as primary interface between the
Certificate Management Office (CMO) and the assigned air carrier to prevent accidents and incidents by
encouraging employees of the air carrier to voluntarily report safety issues and events.

Duties

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector, accomplishes
the following duties:
A. Technical Administration

Reviews, recommends approval, and maintains a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that sets forth
all operational elements of the ASAP. This MOU is a written agreement between the FAA, the certificate
holder, and any third party such as an employees labor organization or their representatives.
Serves as the CMO representative on any/all Event Review Committees) (ERC) that includes
representatives of the certificate holder and its employees labor organization. Prepares document
providing data for improving the certificate holders current systems. Assist the certificate holder in
planning for future systems based on the certificate holder employees voluntary reports of safety issues,
which may involve alleged violations of 14 CFR. Assists the certificate holder in developing programs
using compatible data collection, analysis, storage, and retrieval systems: Determines if safety-related
reports submitted by the employees of the certificate holder qualify for inclusion in ASAP. Reviews and
analyzes said reports to identify actual or potential problems and propose solutions. Maintains records and
historical data on all ASAP safety-related reports. Advises the appropriate Regional Flight Surgeon on
any issues involving medical qualifications or medical certificates to resolve said issues.

Consults with other FAA and industry experts on reported events involving matters that are complex or
sensitive. Gathers sufficient evidence relevant to an investigation not caused by investigations and
prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition to include self-disclosures from the certificate
holder. Conducts the reexamination of certificated mechanics.

Advises CMO management on all significant or sensitive issues and events concerning ASAP. Conducts
investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, aircraft incidents, and aircraft accidents.
Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal
hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates information from geographic inspectors for the
accomplishment of the safety system surveillance program. Works with the certificate holders department
heads to resolve safety issues.

Job Requirements:
Requirements 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)

Qualifications

Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:
A. Have a good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;
B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
C. Not have any physical condition 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.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience at the FV-H, FG/GS-12 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 may include but not limited to: conducting flight attendant training as required by appropriate FAR and FAA approved training program, conducting investigations of public complaints, congressional inquires and aircraft incidents and accidents, conducting enforcement investigations and preparing final reports and recommendations on disposition. Monitoring and evaluating training programs conducted by the company to ensure compliance with the FAR's national and regional directives and safe operating practices.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (718)995-5688 by closing date.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $88,520 - $115,079

Job Ident #: 7898716001

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Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager)

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