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Tutuila island, AS

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Fairfax county, VA

Fauquier county, VA

Loudoun county, VA

Richmond county, VA

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King county, WA

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Mobile county, AL

Montgomery county, AL

Anchorage county, AK

Kenai peninsula county, AK

Los angeles county, CA

Monterey county, CA

Riverside county, CA

San diego county, CA

Denver county, CO

District of columbia, DC

Miami-dade county, FL

Honolulu county, HI

Boise county, ID

Champaign county, IL

Cook county, IL

Dupage county, IL

Peoria county, IL

Winnebago county, IL

Saint joseph county, IN

Des moines county, IA

Lafayette county, LA

Clinton county, MI

Jackson county, MI

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Marquette county, MI

Oakland county, MI

Wayne county, MI

Olmsted county, MN

Pipestone county, MN

Atlantic county, NJ

Essex county, NJ

Onondaga county, NY

Queens county, NY

Grand forks county, ND

Lucas county, OH

Madison county, OH

Muskingum county, OH

Summit county, OH

Trumbull county, OH

Oklahoma county, OK

Luzerne county, PA

Shelby county, TN

Bexar county, TX

Gregg county, TX

Texarkana, TX

Tomball, TX

Tyler, TX

Waco, TX

Wichita falls, TX

Cedar city, UT

Salt lake city, UT

Burlington, VT

Arlington, VA

Chantilly, VA

Charles city, VA

Charlottesville, VA

Dulles airport, VA

Dulles airport, VA

Fredericksburg, VA

Hampton, VA

Herndon, VA

Leesburg, VA

Lynchburg, VA

Manassas, VA

Newport news, VA

Norfolk, VA

Richmond, VA

Roanoke, VA

Sandston, VA

Vint hill farms military installation, VA

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Auburn, WA

Bellingham, WA

Bremerton, WA

Burien, WA

Everett, WA

Fife, WA

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Moses lake, WA

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Olympia, WA

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Seattle, WA

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Beaver, WV

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Cheyenne, WY

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Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL

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Huntsville, AL

Mobile, AL

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Bethel, AK

Cold bay, AK

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Dillingham, AK

Fairbanks, AK

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Ketchikan, AK

King salmon, AK

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Nome, AK

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Sitka, AK

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Santa ana heights, CA

Santa barbara, CA

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Santa rosa, CA

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Torrance, CA

Van nuys, CA

Vandenberg afb, CA

Aspen, CO

Aurora, CO

Boulder, CO

Broomfield, CO

Centennial, CO

Colorado city, CO

Colorado springs, CO

Cortez, CO

Denver, CO

Englewood, CO

Grand junction, CO

Jefferson, CO

Longmont, CO

Parker, CO

Pueblo, CO

Watkins, CO

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Groton, CT

New haven, CT

Stratford, CT

Windsor, CT

Windsor locks, CT

Dover afb, DE

New castle, DE

Fort mcnair, DC

Washington, DC

Cape canaveral afs, FL

Cross city, FL

Daytona beach, FL

Delray beach, FL

Fort lauderdale, FL

Fort myers, FL

Fort pierce, FL

Gainesville, FL

Hilliard, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Key west, FL

Lakeland, FL

Melbourne, FL

Miami, FL

Miami beach, FL

Miramar, FL

Odessa, FL

Orlando, FL

Palm beach, FL

Palm coast, FL

Panama city, FL

Panama city beach, FL

Patrick afb, FL

Pensacola, FL

Saint petersburg, FL

Sanford, FL

Sarasota, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Tampa, FL

Tyndall afb, FL

Vero beach, FL

West palm beach, FL

Albany, GA

Ashburn, GA

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Augusta, GA

Brunswick, GA

Cartersville, GA

Chamblee, GA

College park, GA

College park, GA

Columbus, GA

East point, GA

Hampton, GA

Hapeville, GA

Macon, GA

Marietta, GA

Peachtree city, GA

Savannah, GA

Hilo, HI

Honolulu, HI

Kahului, HI

Kailua, HI

Kailua kona, HI

Lihue, HI

Waialua, HI

Ashton, ID

Boise, ID

Cascade, ID

Idaho falls, ID

Lewiston, ID

Pocatello, ID

Twin falls, ID

Alton, IL

Aurora, IL

Belleville, IL

Bloomington, IL

Champaign, IL

Chicago, IL

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Elgin, IL

Elk grove village, IL

Hanna city, IL

Joliet, IL

Kankakee, IL

Milan, IL

Moline, IL

Peoria, IL

Rockford, IL

Schiller park, IL

Scott afb, IL

Springfield, IL

Sugar grove, IL

West chicago, IL

Wheeling, IL

Evansville, IN

Fort wayne, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Lafayette, IN

Lagrange, IN

Marion, IN

Plainfield, IN

South bend, IN

Terre haute, IN

West lafayette, IN

Ankeny, IA

Burlington, IA

Cedar rapids, IA

Des moines, IA

Dubuque, IA

Fort dodge, IA

Sioux city, IA

Waterloo, IA

Dodge city, KS

Garden city, KS

Gardner, KS

Goodland, KS

Hutchinson, KS

Lenexa, KS

Olathe, KS

Salina, KS

Shawnee, KS

Sublette, KS

Topeka, KS

Wichita, KS

Erlanger, KY

Hebron, KY

Lexington, KY

Louisville, KY

Owensboro, KY

Paducah, KY

Alexandria, LA

Barksdale afb, LA

Baton rouge, LA

De ridder, LA

Kenner, LA

Lafayette, LA

Lake charles, LA

Monroe, LA

New orleans, LA

Shreveport, LA

Shreveport, LA

Augusta, ME

Bangor, ME

Caribou, ME

Limestone, ME

Portland, ME

Andrews afb, MD

Baltimore, MD

Boonsboro, MD

Camp springs, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

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Glenn dale, MD

Rockville, MD

Salisbury, MD

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Boston, MA

Burlington, MA

Cambridge, MA

Chelsea, MA

Cummington, MA

Falmouth, MA

Hyannis, MA

Lawrence, MA

Lexington, MA

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Marlborough, MA

Nantucket, MA

North truro, MA

Norwood, MA

Worcester, MA

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Battle creek, MI

Belleville, MI

Calumet, MI

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Detroit, MI

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Freeland, MI

Grand rapids, MI

Indian river, MI

Ishpeming, MI

Kalamazoo, MI

Kentwood, MI

Lansing, MI

Muskegon, MI

Romulus, MI

Saginaw, MI

Traverse city, MI

Waterford, MI

Apple valley, MN

Bemidji, MN

Bloomington, MN

Crystal, MN

Duluth, MN

Eden prairie, MN

Farmington, MN

Hibbing, MN

Minneapolis, MN

Nashwauk, MN

Princeton, MN

Rochester, MN

Saint paul, MN

Byhalia, MS

Columbus, MS

Goodman, MS

Greenville, MS

Greenwood, MS

Gulfport, MS

Jackson, MS

Mccomb, MS

Meridian, MS

Olive branch, MS

Pearl, MS

Tupelo, MS

Bridgeton, MO

Cape girardeau, MO

Chesterfield, MO

Columbia, MO

Earth city, MO

Greentop, MO

Independence, MO

Joplin, MO

Kansas city, MO

Kansas city, MO

Kansas city, MO

Saint ann, MO

Saint charles, MO

Saint joseph, MO

Saint louis, MO

Springfield, MO

Weldon spring, MO

Belgrade, MT

Billings, MT

Great falls, MT

Helena, MT

Kalispell, MT

Missoula, MT

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Columbus, NE

Grand island, NE

Lincoln, NE

North platte, NE

Offutt afb, NE

Omaha, NE

Scottsbluff, NE

Wellfleet, NE

Elko, NV

Fallon, NV

Las vegas, NV

Nellis afb, NV

North las vegas, NV

Reno, NV

Tonopah, NV

Lebanon, NH

Manchester, NH

Merrimack, NH

Nashua, NH

Portsmouth, NH

Atlantic city, NJ

Caldwell, NJ

Fairfield, NJ

Gibbsboro, NJ

Millville, NJ

Morristown, NJ

Newark, NJ

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Teterboro, NJ

Trenton, NJ

Albuquerque, NM

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Newkirk, NM

Roswell, NM

Albany, NY

Binghamton, NY

Buffalo, NY

Dansville, NY

East farmingdale, NY

Elmira, NY

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Garden city, NY

Horseheads, NY

Islip, NY

Ithaca, NY

Johnson city, NY

Melville, NY

New york, NY

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Rochester, NY

Rome, NY

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Saranac lake, NY

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Valley stream, NY

Wappingers falls, NY

Westbury, NY

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Asheville, NC

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Charlotte, NC

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Kinston, NC

Maiden, NC

Raleigh, NC

Wilmington, NC

Bismarck, ND

Fargo, ND

Finley, ND

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Minot, ND

Minot afb, ND

Watford city, ND

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Clermontville, OH

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Columbus, OH

Dayton, OH

Findlay, OH

London, OH

Mansfield, OH

New london, OH

North olmsted, OH

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Swanton, OH

Swanton, OH

Vandalia, OH

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Ardmore, OK

Bethany, OK

Lawton, OK

Mcalester, OK

Midwest city, OK

Oklahoma city, OK

Oklahoma city, OK

Tulsa, OK

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Fossil, OR

Hillsboro, OR

Keno, OR

Klamath falls, OR

Medford, OR

North bend, OR

Portland, OR

Portland, OR

Portland, OR

Redmond, OR

Salem, OR

Allentown, PA

Altoona, PA

Avoca, PA

Benton, PA

Bern, PA

Brentwood, PA

Camp hill, PA

Coraopolis, PA

Du bois, PA

Erie, PA

Essington, PA

Fairview, PA

Lester, PA

Martinsburg, PA

Middletown, PA

Millcreek township, PA

New cumberland, PA

Oakdale, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Reading, PA

Scranton, PA

State college, PA

Tinicum, PA

West mifflin, PA

Wilkes barre, PA

Wilkes barre township, PA

Williamsport, PA

North kingstown, RI

Providence, RI

Warwick, RI

Anderson, SC

Charleston, SC

Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC

Florence, SC

Greer, SC

Myrtle beach, SC

North charleston, SC

West columbia, SC

Gettysburg, SD

Huron, SD

Rapid city, SD

Sioux falls, SD

Blountville, TN

Bristol, TN

Chattanooga, TN

Jackson, TN

Joelton, TN

Knoxville, TN

Memphis, TN

Nashville, TN

Abilene, TX

Addison, TX

Amarillo, TX

Andrews, TX

Austin, TX

Austin, TX

Beaumont, TX

Bellville, TX

Burleson, TX

Burnet, TX

Corpus christi, TX

Corpus christi, TX

Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

El paso, TX

Ennis, TX

Euless, TX

Fort worth, TX

Harlingen, TX

Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Irving, TX

Keller, TX

Laredo, TX

Longview, TX

Lubbock, TX

Mcallen, TX

Midland, TX

New caney, TX

Rogers, TX

San angelo, TX

San antonio, TX

Salary

$91,000 - $120,000 PA

Published

7 days ago

Type

Full Time

Career Level

Senior Level

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Aviation Safety Inspector (GA Operations) (Principal Operations Inspector Flight Program)

The Principal Operations Inspector (POI) is responsible for applying knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to general aviation operations safety issues. The incumbent serves as the primary interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees, and the FAA.


Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector (Operations) accomplishes the following duties. A. Technical Administration Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, equipped and have an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet regulatory requirements. Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials. Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved. Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL. Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance. B. Certification Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals, school curriculum, and revisions to such. May require amendments to previously approved documents to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction. Evaluates training programs to ensure they meet requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Approves or disapproves training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other equipment used in these programs. Approves/disapproves designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees. Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors. Negotiates changes essential or desirable in their policies and procedures. Determines appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action and determines through on-site inspection or inspector reports the effectiveness of any action. Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate. Approves original issuance of operations specifications and issues original operating certificates. Approves amendments to operations specifications. Evaluates the safety of proposed changes in route or airport authorizations; prescribes changes required before approval. Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with FARs. Recommends changes that required prior to approval. C. Surveillance Responsible for monitoring all phases of operations including training programs and records; base and station facilities; and route systems. Coordinates with and reviews reports from geographic inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of operations. Directs or suggests changes required to correct such trends. Responsible for monitoring the activities of designated examiners, check airmen, and instructors. May be assigned other duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling. Will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of aircraft.


Requirements

General Requirements for All 1825 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, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others 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 the aircraft must: Possess a valid second ¿ class medical certificate in accordance with 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. To qualify for this position, you must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards for the 1825 series in the General Aviation Operation specialty which requires the following: Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft. Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating; Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating. Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years. Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours. Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings. Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved. Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate. In addition, applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H/FG-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 includes: experience Assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of operational activities for FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators. For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: 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. The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.