Aviation Safety Inspector (OPS), Aviation Safety Action Program Manager

Federal Aviation Administration •

Hapeville, Georgia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager, Part 121, serves as primary interface between the Certificate Management Office (CMO) and assigned air carrier to promote and oversee the Aviation Safety Action Program.

Duties

The Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager, Part 121, serves as primary interface between the Certificate Management Office (CMO) and assigned air carrier to prevent accidents and incidents by encouraging employees of the carrier to voluntarily report safety issues and events. Has program responsibility for the vehicle whereby air carrier employees can identify and report safety issues to management and the FAA for resolution. Assists the CMO in compiling data of data for the Surveillance Evaluation Program (SEP). Performs inspections, surveillance, and certification duties on the air carrier, its airmen and designees as directed by the Front Line Manager of the CMO. Has program responsibility to assure that the air carrier meets Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to their operations programs. Reviews, recommends approval, and maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets forth all operational elements of the Aviation Safety Action Program. This MOU is a written agreement between the FAA, the air carrier, and any third party such as employee labor organizations or their representatives. Serves as the CMO representative on the air carriers ASAP Event Review Committee (ERC) that includes representatives of company management and its employee labor organizations. Prepares documents that provide data for improving the air carriers current systems. Assists the air carrier in planning for future systems based on voluntary reports from their employees of safety issues, which may involve alleged violations of Title 14 of the CFR. Assists the air carrier in developing programs that use compatible data collection, analysis, storage, and retrieval systems. Determines solely or in concert with the ERC if safety-related reports submitted by air carrier employees 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 that involve medical qualifications or medical certificates in an attempt to resolve said issues. Consults with other FAA and industry experts on reported events involving matters that are complex or sensitive, and that pertains to organizations outside the air carrier. Gathers evidence relevant to investigations caused by or otherwise predicated on events beyond the scope of the safety-related reports from the air carriers ASAP program. Conducts enforcement investigations, prepares reports, and recommends final case disposition, to include self-disclosures from the air carrier. Conducts the reexamination of certificated airmen. Advises CMO management on all significant or sensitive issues and events concerning the air carriers ASAP Program. 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 air carrier surveillance under the Safety Assurance System (SAS), as pertains to the air carriers ASAP Program. Works with various Air Lines department heads (Senior Director of Training, VP for flight Operations, Managing Director of Safety, Director of Dispatch, Labor Organization Safety VP, and Chief Pilots) to resolve safety issues. Evaluates and recommends approval or disapproval of manuals and revisions. Evaluates training programs to insure they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

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).
Valid state driver's license is required.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
Valid State driver's license;
Fluency in the English language;
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

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:

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

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

Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
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.

When the predominant work involves air carrier operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight;
Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved;
Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard.
Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years;
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating (Department of Navy positions require pilot experience as demonstrated by previous ATP level performance in large multi-engine airplanes and helicopters);
Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate (For positions within the Department of Navy, applicants must also be physically qualified to ride as an observer aboard squadron aircraft. In addition, must also meet physical requirements to travel and lift heavy objects while performing mishap investigations); and
Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

Note - Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate is waived for employees currently in the 1825 series.

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 crew training and testing required by appropriate FARs, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards. Conducting enforcement investigations and preparing final reports and recommendations on disposition. Monitoring assigned air carrier ground and flight training.

NOTE: Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate is waived for employees in the 1825 series.

To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors. This order is located at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afs/tools/qat/.

In your Resume/package, please describe ASAP experience, either in industry or FAA.

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

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 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

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 #: 8063209001

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