Job opening: Airport Certification and Safety Inspector
Salary: $79 455 - 148 119 per year
Published at: Oct 12 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position serves as an Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Office of Airports (ARP), Southwest Region.
Duties
At the H-Band: Performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced Inspector. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team. Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge as an Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI). Conducts periodic and surveillance inspections at Part 139 certified airports including small hub and less complex Part 139 airports to ensure compliance with standards for 14 CFR Part 139 in the areas of records, personnel, paved areas, unpaved areas, safety areas, marking signs, and lighting, snow and ice control, aircraft rescue and firefighting, handling and storing of hazardous substances and materials, traffic and wind direction indicators, airport emergency plan, self-inspection program, pedestrians and ground vehicles, obstructions, protection of NAVAIDS, public protection, wildlife hazard management, airport condition reporting, and identifying, marking and lighting construction and other unserviceable areas. Reviews and approves Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures. Reviews applications for Airport Operating Certificates and forwards to Lead Inspector or manager for approval or denial recommendation. Reviews petitions from airport owners for exemptions from any or all of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements. Coordinates all petitions with Lead Inspector or manager. Conducts investigations of vehicle/pedestrian deviations at airports. Conducts reviews of Construction Safety Phasing Plans to ensure operational safety during construction meets standards. Reviews wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans at Part 139 airports and works closely with the airports, wildlife biologists, other technical experts and stakeholders to reduce hazardous wildlife and attractants on and in the vicinity of airports. Conducts Runway Safety Area inventories, which may include physical inspection of a safety area to determine what is installed and if it meets agency standards. Reviews individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Bargaining Unit: Yes
- PCS Authorized: No
- Successful completion of background investigation may be required.
- All or none of the candidates will be interviewed.
- This position requires up to 60% travel. A valid driver's license is required.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FV-H band, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least at least one year of experience at FV-G, FG/GS-9/11.To qualify for this position at the FV-I band, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-11.Specialized experience for the FV-H band may include:Conducting inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulations;Reviewing Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures;Reviewing individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification requirements; andConducting reviews of wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans.Specialized experience for the FV-I band may include:Experience with conducting inspections at airports to ensure operational safety and/or compliance with FAA standards and regulations;Experience in developing or reviewing Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures;Experience with reviewing and verifying individual airport layout plans, obstruction charts, safety equipment descriptions, construction drawings and documents related to certification
requirements; andExperience in conducting reviews of wildlife hazard assessments and approvals of wildlife hazard management plans.
Education
Not applicable.
Contacts
- Address Federal Aviation Administration
ASW Regional HR Services Branch
10101 Hillwood Parkway
AHF-S410
Fort Worth, TX 76177
US
- Name: Veronica Jones
- Phone: 1 (817) 222-5529
- Email: [email protected]
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