As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding.Incumbent serves as Supervisory Principal Operations Air Carrier Inspector (OPS) Part 121 (DALA) (Delta Air Lines) in a Flight Standards Field Office.

Duties

Functions as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers/air operators/air agencies/airmen/designees and the FAA. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet CFRs 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.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
• 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; 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, 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; andPass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.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); andMinimum 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-J, FG/GS-14 in the Federal Service as an Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations). 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 an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Conducting of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Conducting investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents. Evaluating operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others. Supervisory and strategic leadership experience.Candidates will be evaluated on four "Managerial Selection Factors". Managerial Selection Factors: Candidates must provide separate narrative responses to address his/her experience in MWP Selection Factors 1 through 4. In the text box following each Leadership and Management Dimensions, please provide a brief explanation of your possession of the applicable Leadership and Management Dimension. Include the name, title, organization name, and phone number of at least one reference that can be contacted for further verification of your level of capability. Applicants who fail to address the Leadership and Management Dimensions on-line will be disqualified.Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AEA Regional HR Services Branch 1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207 AHF-N610 Jamaica, NY 11434 US
• Name: Brenda K. Yee
• Phone: 1 (718) 553-3453
• Email: [email protected]