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Provides expert technical knowledge and support to aviation safety inspectors, the general public, stakeholders, and airmen regarding a wide variety of aviation-related topics. Extracts safety data and information from FAA records to identify trends for items that affect aviation safety and enters technical findings in agency approved databases. This individual will provide technical assistance and/or support with certification, surveillance,
investigation, and/or enforcement, examples include, but are not limited to:
Certification Support
• Provides technical support to ASI's during certification of operators and air agencies.
• Reviews airmen certification files, submitted by designees for accuracy.
• Reviews inspection authorization files for renewal eligibility.
• Conducts Operational Color Vision Tests.
• Reviews designee management system to determine renewal eligibility.
• Compiles data for technical reports.
Surveillance Support
• Assists ASI's with surveillance of aviation events.
• Assists in drafting and issuing waivers and authorizations.
Investigation Support
• Drafts Enforcement Investigative Reports (EIR) for review and final approval by an ASL
• Acts as the Point of Contact (POC) for safety assets (PPE) related to accident
investigations.
Enforcement Support
Incumbent will be responsible for enforcement functions including: conducting violations, voluntary disclosure, suspect illegal charters, incidents, navigation and altitude deviation investigations.
Other
• Provides technical support for special inspections, including a variety of the functions described in the previous paragraphs.
• May conduct meetings or portions of meetings in support of technical work functions.
• Prepares technical correspondence in support of assigned work functions.
• Provides administrative support and project tracking utilizing required computer
software.
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The aviation safety inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The ASI provides policy assistance to divisional field level ASIs on difficult or complex policy inquiries. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled. Some FG-14 assignments involve office, and/or division responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for an advanced multiengine turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft. Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft. ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operation or maintenance programs for major air carriers who are leaders in the aviation industry, or who have problems of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity and the organizations monitored are major factors in the industry. The following assignments are illustrative:
1.As an expert on a particular type of sophisticated multiengine turbojet aircraft:
-- Advises other inspectors of major changes in the operation of the aircraft;
-- Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft;
-- Evaluates new training methods and equipment (e.g., simulators) for initial certification;
-- Serves on national boards that determine the minimum equipment necessary to operate a particular type of aircraft safely; and
-- Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft. Develops plans to resolve problems.
2.As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over a major air carrier with very extensive and complex operations. Analyzes flight operations involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and freight service. This level includes responsibility for nationally and internationally prominent carriers who operate the largest, most advanced fleets of turbojet aircraft in the industry. (By comparison, FG-13 employees exercise certificate authority over less complex air carriers or perform major portions of the certification, inspection, and surveillance for major carriers under the direction of FG-14 inspectors.) FG-14 employees develop and evaluate flight operations programs for organizations which utilize the newest, most complex aircraft, systems, and equipment. Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems. They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines. Supervisors give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action. Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation. Because of the precedent-setting nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be reviewed and approved at a higher policy- setting level. The ASI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
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This position is located with the Department of Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Division of Technical Services (DTS) in Boise, Idaho.
The DTS provides DOI and other government agencies (Interagency) expert level aviation service. Incumbent will serve as the National Aviation Maintenance Technical Specialist who will provide the following services: technical documents, verbal and written communication, instruction, inspection, evaluation, surveillance, guidance, leadership, representation, recommendation, advice, and expert aircraft maintenance.
At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
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This position is located with the Department of Interior (DOI), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Division of Technical Services (DTS) in Boise, Idaho.
The DTS provides DOI and other government agencies (Interagency) expert level aviation service. Incumbent will serve as the National Aviation Maintenance Technical Specialist who will provide the following services: technical documents, verbal and written communication, instruction, inspection, evaluation, surveillance, guidance, leadership, representation, recommendation, advice, and expert aircraft maintenance.
At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
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Serves as a Section Manager in the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR). Directly supervises multiple employees engaged in mainly technical, specialized, and engineering work. Applies detailed technical knowledge of practices, principles, theories, concepts, methods, techniques in general inspection, investigation and/or compliance as they apply to Aircraft Certification. Also applies a thorough understanding of the principles of management and strategic planning to integrate the work of multiple projects and work assignments to accomplish the mission objectives. Monitors and assesses the operational performance of AIR to reduce risk to the National Airspace and integrate quality and safety in AIR operations. Responsible for monitoring and assessing AIR’s organization health; managing AIR’s strategic priorities; standardizing AIR's approach to project management, conducting targeted studies for improvement of AIR’s efficiency and effectiveness; coordinating AIR's interactions with other governmental oversight offices; facilitating AIR's response accidents and incidents and institutionalizing lessons learned.
The Section Manager supports the Branch Manager to execute daily operations, ensuring:
• Section resources, activities, and stakeholders are aligned with AIR objectives.
• Section personnel and resources are developed consistent with AIR’s future needs.
• Work environment and culture that emphasizes employee engagement, risk-based decision making, innovation, collaboration, communication, accountability, diversity & inclusion are fostered throughout the Section.
Specific duties include:
Direct Report Supervision: Plans and communicates the organization's vision and objectives, sets priorities; assigns tasks and responsibilities; monitors and evaluates performance; approves leave; executes personnel actions and/or corrective or disciplinary actions. Works to prepare employees for future opportunities across the division, with focus on continuity of operations and long-term organizational success. Coaches, mentors, and develops employees to perform current work and support career progression for the future. Ensures employees have technical skills to accomplish their assigned tasks.
Team Environment: Monitors organizational health and regularly seek input and feedback from employees. Establishes and enhances practices to encourage diversity and inclusion, communication, collaboration and innovation in the resolution of issues. Communicates and regularly reinforces connectivity between subordinate employee activities and the broader AIR mission. Defines and assigns accountability for key internal performance objectives. Engages personnel in monitoring key performance indicators and making adjustments necessary to achieve key performance objectives. Work with employees to identify resource needs and advocates for resources on behalf of the team.
Operations Monitoring: Engages employees in documenting, refining and assuring compliance with processes governing all activities. Assesses the productivity, quality, effectiveness and efficiency of Field Operations processes. Monitors and approves expenditure for funds. Reviews and approves time and attendance and assures accurate labor distribution reporting. Assigns, communicates and clarifies context for tasks and responsibilities. Oversees daily operations to ensure timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and compliance with policy in attaining organizational goals. Facilities coordination and effective communication across FAA organizations, the aviation industry, other civil aviation authorities and union representatives to accomplish work.
Operational Program Management: Responsible for overall management responsibilities associated with the planning and direction of programs. Develops and implements plans and techniques to improve program and policies to align to AVS strategic goals.
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The Principal Inspector functions as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers/air operators/air agencies/airmen/designees and the Federal Aviation Administration. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to operations programs. Determines the need for, and then establishes work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned organizations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations.
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The Assistant Principal Inspector (Operations Rotorcraft/Helicopter) General Aviation Parts 91, 133, 135, 136, 137, 141 and 183 serves as a full assistant to a Principal Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) performing the full range of certification, surveillance and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen and designees. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to operations programs. Assists in the establishment of work programs for inspection and surveillance.
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A Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 may be offered to applicants with a signed three-year FAA Recruitment Incentive Service Agreement. Locations must be considered hard to fill.
Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (General Aviation Operations) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as airmen (pilots, navigators, flight instructors, etc.) to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft.
Candidate must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.
Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:
Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following:
Aviation Safety Inspectors (General Aviation Operations) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties; however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialization is knowledge and skill in the operation of aircraft.
Candidate 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.
Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.
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The Front Line Manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment. Manages and monitors individual and unit, group, or team performance standards with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives by providing feedback, acknowledging achievement, and addressing performance deficiencies. Incumbent has full authority and responsibility to make all decisions and take action in the assigned program areas, subject to the manager's administrative review. Higher-level management reviews performance periodically by utilizing/reviewing work products, status reports, and organizational measures in place to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and overall alignment with the Flight Standards Service. Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level creating appropriate expectations for achieving intended results. Managerial duties include planning, organizing, setting priorities; assigning and allocating work for a unit, group, or team; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Defines/redefines priorities as needed while meeting changing demands. Delegates the work that is appropriate for others under their direct supervision. Identifies relevant stakeholders associated with the work of the unit or branch and engages to receive feedback on unit performance, relationships and individual well-being. Creates partnerships exemplified by mutual respect, productive conflict, and effective action taking to address service issues. Encourages teamwork within the unit or branch exemplified by ensuring individuals are working with others beyond their area of expertise, specialty or job role to collect and consider other views and perspectives. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the directed work, typically governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Faces challenges or barriers, taking time to consider and discuss a range of relevant views from direct reports, peers and others. Takes actions to address impediments to success for individuals, unit, or team. Creates, communicates and reinforces clarity of direction for individuals. Views questions from direct reports as opportunities to clarify direction, learn, and grow. Builds and maintains external stakeholder trust and confidence. Works collaboratively to resource and achieve critical priorities effectively across functions and cultures. Works collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers in designing and providing a sound business case to next-level manager for fiscal and human resource needs that support individual direct reports and the unit, group, or team, aligning with the expectations of Flight Standards (FS). Contributes views, perspective, and experience as a member of the office, branch, or division leadership team. Anticipates changes that affect organizational vision, and assists in developing new policies and procedures. Develops strategies to implement organizational change. Demonstrates a positive attitude to achieving results, quickly recovering from setbacks, and learning from experience. Models creative thinking and innovation. Selects or recommends selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit. Ensures direct reports are competent in their role and range of responsibility. Provides guidance and mentoring to enhance employee’s knowledge and ability. Provides coaching for development and uses influence to support employee performance and growth while providing effective feedback. Demonstrates leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program. Ensures equal opportunity for all employees or applicants through compliance with applicable laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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The Front Line Manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic environment. Manages and monitors individual and unit, group, or team performance standards with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives by providing feedback, acknowledging achievement, and addressing performance deficiencies. Incumbent has full authority and responsibility to make all decisions and take action in the assigned program areas, subject to the manager's administrative review. Higher-level management reviews performance periodically by utilizing/reviewing work products, status reports, and organizational measures in place to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and overall alignment with the Flight Standards Service. Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational unit level creating appropriate expectations for achieving intended results. Managerial duties include planning, organizing, setting priorities; assigning and allocating work for a unit, group, or team; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; approving leave; and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Defines/redefines priorities as needed while meeting changing demands. Delegates the work that is appropriate for others under their direct supervision. Identifies relevant stakeholders associated with the work of the unit or branch and engages to receive feedback on unit performance, relationships and individual well-being. Creates partnerships exemplified by mutual respect, productive conflict, and effective action taking to address service issues. Encourages teamwork within the unit or branch exemplified by ensuring individuals are working with others beyond their area of expertise, specialty or job role to collect and consider other views and perspectives. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of the directed work, typically governed by Federal Aviation Regulations, established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Faces challenges or barriers, taking time to consider and discuss a range of relevant views from direct reports, peers and others. Takes actions to address impediments to success for individuals, unit, or team. Creates, communicates and reinforces clarity of direction for individuals. Views questions from direct reports as opportunities to clarify direction, learn, and grow. Builds and maintains external stakeholder trust and confidence. Works collaboratively to resource and achieve critical priorities effectively across functions and cultures. Works collaboratively with stakeholders and service providers in designing and providing a sound business case to next-level manager for fiscal and human resource needs that support individual direct reports and the unit, group, or team, aligning with the expectations of Flight Standards (FS). Contributes views, perspective, and experience as a member of the office, branch, or division leadership team. Anticipates changes that affect organizational vision, and assists in developing new policies and procedures. Develops strategies to implement organizational change. Demonstrates a positive attitude to achieving results, quickly recovering from setbacks, and learning from experience. Models creative thinking and innovation. Selects or recommends selection of non-supervisory employees for positions in the unit. Ensures direct reports are competent in their role and range of responsibility. Provides guidance and mentoring to enhance employee’s knowledge and ability. Provides coaching for development and uses influence to support employee performance and growth while providing effective feedback. Demonstrates leadership and commitment to the FAA model EEO program. Ensures equal opportunity for all employees or applicants through compliance with applicable laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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Receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work.. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.
Assignments involve service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft. Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft.
Establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs for leaders in the aviation industry, or organizations of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.
The following assignments are illustrative:
1.As a Service wide expert on a particular type of advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft:
-- Advises other inspectors of major changes in the operation of the aircraft;
-- Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft;
-- Evaluates new training methods and equipment (e.g., simulators) for initial certification;
-- Serves on national boards that determine the minimum equipment necessary to operate a particular type of aircraft safely; and
-- Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft. Develops plans to resolve problems.
2.As the principal representative in regulatory oversight of general aviation and air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over extensive and complex operations. Analyzes flight operations involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in passenger and freight service.
3.Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air carriers, executive and/or industrial operators, designees, and flight schools when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier in terms of size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed, scope and technical complexity of operations, management sophistication, industry leadership, and public impact. The magnitude, intensity, and scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors.
Develop and evaluate flight operations programs for organizations which utilize the newest, most complex aircraft, systems, and equipment. Because of organizational complexity or technology incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems. They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines. Supervisors give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action. Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation. Because of the precedent-setting nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be reviewed and approved at a higher policy- setting level.
Plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.
Performs other duties as required.
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The Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist directs the work of subordinate employees for more than one National Airspace System (NAS) systems, project/program within a major subdivision. The staff consists of a technical workforce of professional engineering, scientific, software specialists, technicians, and administrative employees responsible for evaluating and integrating new technological systems and services into the NAS and improving the resiliency posture of critical NAS infrastructure and services. Work usually includes a mixture of routine and complex projects/programs based on the objectives of the Technical Operations Support, the ATO and frequently the FAA; and activities that require sensitivity/awareness to political factors.
Applies advanced knowledge of the technical aspect of the NAS equipment, procedures, or safety interventions, including their interrelatedness and functions, in order to direct the design, development, modification, or evaluation of the NAS. Directs the staff in the evaluation of system designs, measuring resiliency vulnerabilities and assessing impacts, managing enhancement of NAS maintenance, and/or assessing new technologies for implementation into the NAS. Responsible for ensuring the successful integration and modernization of the NAS. Provides direction to staff in utilizing qualitative methods, and modeling to study and analyze complex NAS systems and programs.
Applies knowledge of the performance management process to engage with the team and evaluate team's work to ensure activities and outputs support organizational goals and objectives and in accomplishing the mission of the FAA and Air Traffic Organization. Managerial duties typically affect employees in one or more project/program and includes the planning, communicating the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks and responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking, recommending or approving corrective / disciplinary actions, as appropriate.
Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the program, team, group, directorate, or organization. Manages budget and reallocates resources to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the work unit. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Applies advanced knowledge of budget, human resources, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the organization. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion.
Contacts are primarily within the organizational unit, major subdivision and the LOB/SO with subordinates, peers, and higher-level managers to discuss the status of projects/programs and to plan for the future. Participates in meetings with headquarters and field organizations, senior management, as well as the labor unions. In some areas, may have external contact with industry, academia, state governments, foreign government aviation officials, ATO service units, FAA lines of business, military, and other representatives of the aviation industry for interpreting policies/procedures or for other project/program purposes. Has authority to make commitments for subordinate organizational units, within guidelines.
Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution.
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The Assistant Principal Inspector (Operations Rotorcraft/Helicopter) General Aviation Parts 91, 133, 135, 136, 137, 141 and 183 serves as a full assistant to a Principal Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) performing the full range of certification, surveillance and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen and designees. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to operations programs. Assists in the establishment of work programs for inspection and surveillance.
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