Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Scottsdale, AZServes as an Aviation Safety Inspector (GAO), FAAST Program Manager at the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office.
Applicants for all Aviation Safety Inspector positions must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards:General Requirements for All Positions:Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 yearsValid State driver's licenseFluency in the English languageNo chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance, andHigh 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); andNot 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; andPass 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; orIndividuals 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 GS/FG-13.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Examples of experience may include: Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and compliance recommendation of operational activities of 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.
This order is located at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf .The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in 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.
How to Apply
Follow the application procedure at www.usajobs.gov for more info.
Related positions:
Download free Serefind app to explore more!
