Aviation Safety Inspector (FAAST Program Manager)

Department of Transportation

The duty location for this position is Linthicum Heights, MD. Responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the applicable portion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Team (FAASTeam) program (GA Flight Oversight, Rotorcraft Flight Oversight, or Airworthiness).

• Responsibilities must align with the National Performance Plan (NPP) to accomplish the National Program Guidance (NPG) with respect to aviation education. Aviation safety education is an integral part of meeting the FAA's statutory obligation to promote aviation safety. The FAA provides aviation education and guidance to all segments of the aviation community. Aviation education targets the General Aviation (GA) community and serves an important human factors role in the FAA relationship with the flying public. Technical Administration Manages policies, standards, programs, and procedures for aviation and commercial operations. Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seeks innovative mitigation strategies of such issues. Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns. Responsible and accountable for representing the FAA in coordinating system safety programs such as safety assurance, safety promotion, and risk management activities within the aviation environment. Interfaces include certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees, the general public and airport organizations. Participates with industry, internal and external work groups, and teams to address specific safety concerns and aviation issues. Develops guidance and associated products to implement policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements. Represents the FAA in meetings with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities to collaborate on best practices to enhance aviation safety. Works with Safety Officers of foreign air carriers to increase global aviation safety. Develops partnerships with officials of international aviation organizations in each segment of aviation such as ultralights, agricultural, emergency medical services, offshore helicopter operations, air tours, etc. Program Management Manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives, and supports national products. Determines goals and objectives for the airworthiness portion of the aviation safety program in coordination with national FAASTeam guidance. Implements and manages comprehensive safety action plans and programs by utilizing FAASTeam Volunteers. Provides technical assistance to national and international aviation safety organizations to identify and resolve potential safety problems and establish safety programs. Supports the National FAASTeam in FAA-wide and community aviation education programs. Responsible for the promotion and education of regulatory compliance in safety related areas. Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations, and keeps management informed of the status of identified hazards and the safety program. Supports management in decisions regarding the safety program. Participates and/or serves as an advisor in joint FAA-industry meetings, steering committees, and other workgroups. Resource Management Plans program to meet goals and develops budget estimates for quarterly and annual projections. Manages, recruits, trains, and supports a diverse team of volunteer FAASTeam Representatives. Other Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty. In support of FSDO operations, performs other duties as assigned except for enforcement actions. Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot. The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft.

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