Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager)

Supervisory Aviation Safety Inspector (Front Line Manager)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Tutuila Island, American Samoa, Salt Lake County, Utah, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fauquier County, Virginia, Loudoun County, Virginia, Richmond County, Virginia, Roanoke County, Virginia, King County, Washington, Brown County, Wisconsin, Dane County, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Oneida County, Wisconsin, Mobile County, Alabama, Montgomery County, Alabama, Anchorage County, Alaska, Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska, Los Angeles County, California, Monterey County, California, Riverside County, California, San Diego County, California, Denver County, Colorado, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Honolulu County, Hawaii, Boise County, Idaho, Champaign County, Illinois, Cook County, Illinois, DuPage County, Illinois, Peoria County, Illinois, Winnebago County, Illinois, Saint Joseph County, Indiana, Des Moines County, Iowa, Lafayette County, Louisiana, Clinton County, Michigan, Jackson County, Michigan, Kent County, Michigan, Marquette County, Michigan, Oakland County, Michigan, Wayne County, Michigan, Olmsted County, Minnesota, Pipestone County, Minnesota, Atlantic County, New Jersey, Essex County, New Jersey, Onondaga County, New York, Queens County, New York, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Lucas County, Ohio, Madison County, Ohio, Muskingum County, Ohio, Summit County, Ohio, Trumbull County, Ohio, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Shelby County, Tennessee, Bexar County, Texas, Gregg County, Texas, Texarkana, Texas, Tomball, Texas, Tyler, Texas, Waco, Texas, Wichita Falls, Texas, Cedar City, Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, Burlington, Vermont, Arlington, Virginia, Chantilly, Virginia, Charles City, Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, Dulles Airport, Virginia, Dulles Airport, Virginia, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Hampton, Virginia, Herndon, Virginia, Leesburg, Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia, Manassas, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, Roanoke, Virginia, Sandston, Virginia, Vint Hill Farms Military Installation, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Warrenton, Virginia, Auburn, Washington, Bellingham, Washington, Bremerton, Washington, Burien, Washington, Everett, Washington, Fife, Washington, Gig Harbor, Washington, McChord AFB, Washington, Moses Lake, Washington, Neah Bay, Washington, Olympia, Washington, Pasco, Washington, Renton, Washington, Seatac, Washington, Seattle, Washington, Spokane, Washington, Spokane International Airport, Washington, Vancouver, Washington, Wenatchee, Washington, Yakima, Washington, Beaver, West Virginia, Beckley, West Virginia, Bridgeport, West Virginia, Ceredo, West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, Clarksburg, West Virginia, Elkins, West Virginia, Huntington, West Virginia, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Horicon, Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mosinee, Wisconsin, Casper, Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Evanston, Wyoming, Jackson, Wyoming, Lovell, Wyoming, Sheridan, Wyoming, Anniston, Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, Citronelle, Alabama, Dothan, Alabama, Huntsville, Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Anchorage, Alaska, Bethel, Alaska, Cold Bay, Alaska, Cordova, Alaska, Dillingham, Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, Homer, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, Kenai, Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, King Salmon, Alaska, McGrath, Alaska, Nome, Alaska, Palmer, Alaska, Petersburg, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, Talkeetna, Alaska, Yakutat, Alaska, Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Arizona, Mesa, Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, Prescott, Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona, Tempe, Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Yuma, Arizona, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Harrison, Arkansas, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Russellville, Arkansas, Texarkana, Arkansas, Alameda, California, Arcata, California, Bakersfield, California, Bakersfield South, California, Barstow, California, Brisbane, California, Burbank, California, Burlingame, California, Camarillo, California, Carlsbad, California, Chino, California, Concord, California, Costa Mesa, California, Daggett, California, Daly City, California, Edwards AFB, California, El Cajon, California, El Monte, California, El Segundo, California, Foster City, California, Fremont, California, Fresno, California, Fullerton, California, Hawthorne, California, Hayward, California, Inyokern, California, Kramer Junction, California, La Verne, California, Lakewood, California, Lancaster, California, Lawndale, California, Livermore, California, Long Beach, California, Los Alamitos, California, Los Angeles, California, Mather AFB, California, Monterey, California, Montrose, California, Napa, California, Oakland, California, Ontario, California, Oxnard, California, Palm Springs, California, Palmdale, California, Palo Alto, California, Paso Robles, California, Rancho Cordova, California, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Red Bluff, California, Redwood City, California, Ridgecrest, California, Riverside, California, Sacramento, California, Sacramento South, California, San Diego, California, San Francisco, California, San Jose, California, Santa Ana, California, Santa Ana Heights, California, Santa Barbara, California, Santa Monica, California, Santa Rosa, California, South San Francisco, California, Stanton, California, Stockton, California, Torrance, California, Van Nuys, California, Vandenberg AFB, California, Aspen, Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, Broomfield, Colorado, Centennial, Colorado, Colorado City, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Cortez, Colorado, Denver, Colorado, Englewood, Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado, Jefferson, Colorado, Longmont, Colorado, Parker, Colorado, Pueblo, Colorado, Watkins, Colorado, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Groton, Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut, Stratford, Connecticut, Windsor, Connecticut, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Dover AFB, Delaware, New Castle, Delaware, Fort McNair, District of Columbia, Washington, District of Columbia, Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida, Cross City, Florida, Daytona Beach, Florida, Delray Beach, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Fort Myers, Florida, Fort Pierce, Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Hilliard, Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, Key West, Florida, Lakeland, Florida, Melbourne, Florida, Miami, Florida, Miami Beach, Florida, Miramar, Florida, Odessa, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Palm Beach, Florida, Palm Coast, Florida, Panama City, Florida, Panama City Beach, Florida, Patrick AFB, Florida, Pensacola, Florida, Saint Petersburg, Florida, Sanford, Florida, Sarasota, Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, Tampa, Florida, Tyndall AFB, Florida, Vero Beach, Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, Albany, Georgia, Ashburn, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, Brunswick, Georgia, Cartersville, Georgia, Chamblee, Georgia, College Park, Georgia, College Park, Georgia, Columbus, Georgia, East Point, Georgia, Hampton, Georgia, Hapeville, Georgia, Macon, Georgia, Marietta, Georgia, Peachtree City, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, Hilo, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kahului, Hawaii, Kailua, Hawaii, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Lihue, Hawaii, Waialua, Hawaii, Ashton, Idaho, Boise, Idaho, Cascade, Idaho, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lewiston, Idaho, Pocatello, Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho, Alton, Illinois, Aurora, Illinois, Belleville, Illinois, Bloomington, Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Des Plaines, Illinois, East Saint Louis, Illinois, Elgin, Illinois, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Hanna City, Illinois, Joliet, Illinois, Kankakee, Illinois, Milan, Illinois, Moline, Illinois, Peoria, Illinois, Rockford, Illinois, Schiller Park, Illinois, Scott AFB, Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, Sugar Grove, Illinois, West Chicago, Illinois, Wheeling, Illinois, Evansville, Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, Lafayette, Indiana, Lagrange, Indiana, Marion, Indiana, Plainfield, Indiana, South Bend, Indiana, Terre Haute, Indiana, West Lafayette, Indiana, Ankeny, Iowa, Burlington, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Sioux City, Iowa, Waterloo, Iowa, Dodge City, Kansas, Garden City, Kansas, Gardner, Kansas, Goodland, Kansas, Hutchinson, Kansas, Lenexa, Kansas, Olathe, Kansas, Salina, Kansas, Shawnee, Kansas, Sublette, Kansas, Topeka, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, Erlanger, Kentucky, Hebron, Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky, Owensboro, Kentucky, Paducah, Kentucky, Alexandria, Louisiana, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, De Ridder, Louisiana, Kenner, Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Monroe, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana, Augusta, Maine, Bangor, Maine, Caribou, Maine, Limestone, Maine, Portland, Maine, Andrews AFB, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Boonsboro, Maryland, Camp Springs, Maryland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Glen Burnie, Maryland, Glenn Dale, Maryland, Rockville, Maryland, Salisbury, Maryland, Silver Spring, Maryland, Bedford, Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, Burlington, Massachusetts, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Chelsea, Massachusetts, Cummington, Massachusetts, Falmouth, Massachusetts, Hyannis, Massachusetts, Lawrence, Massachusetts, Lexington, Massachusetts, Marlboro, Massachusetts, Marlborough, Massachusetts, Nantucket, Massachusetts, North Truro, Massachusetts, Norwood, Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Battle Creek, Michigan, Belleville, Michigan, Calumet, Michigan, Coopersville, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, Flint, Michigan, Freeland, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Indian River, Michigan, Ishpeming, Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kentwood, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, Muskegon, Michigan, Romulus, Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, Traverse City, Michigan, Waterford, Michigan, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Bemidji, Minnesota, Bloomington, Minnesota, Crystal, Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Farmington, Minnesota, Hibbing, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nashwauk, Minnesota, Princeton, Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Byhalia, Mississippi, Columbus, Mississippi, Goodman, Mississippi, Greenville, Mississippi, Greenwood, Mississippi, Gulfport, Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi, McComb, Mississippi, Meridian, Mississippi, Olive Branch, Mississippi, Pearl, Mississippi, Tupelo, Mississippi, Bridgeton, Missouri, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Chesterfield, Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, Earth City, Missouri, Greentop, Missouri, Independence, Missouri, Joplin, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Saint Ann, Missouri, Saint Charles, Missouri, Saint Joseph, Missouri, Saint Louis, Missouri, Springfield, Missouri, Weldon Spring, Missouri, Belgrade, Montana, Billings, Montana, Great Falls, Montana, Helena, Montana, Kalispell, Montana, Missoula, Montana, Bellevue, Nebraska, Columbus, Nebraska, Grand Island, Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, North Platte, Nebraska, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Wellfleet, Nebraska, Elko, Nevada, Fallon, Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, Nellis AFB, Nevada, North Las Vegas, Nevada, Reno, Nevada, Tonopah, Nevada, Lebanon, New Hampshire, Manchester, New Hampshire, Merrimack, New Hampshire, Nashua, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Caldwell, New Jersey, Fairfield, New Jersey, Gibbsboro, New Jersey, Millville, New Jersey, Morristown, New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, Newtonville, New Jersey, Teterboro, New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Farmington, New Mexico, Newkirk, New Mexico, Roswell, New Mexico, Albany, New York, Binghamton, New York, Buffalo, New York, Dansville, New York, East Farmingdale, New York, Elmira, New York, Farmingdale, New York, Garden City, New York, Horseheads, New York, Islip, New York, Ithaca, New York, Johnson City, New York, Melville, New York, New York, New York, Queens, New York, Newburgh, New York, Rochester, New York, Rome, New York, Ronkonkoma, New York, Saranac Lake, New York, Syracuse, New York, Valley Stream, New York, Wappingers Falls, New York, Westbury, New York, White Plains, New York, Asheville, North Carolina, Benson, North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Goldsboro, North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, Kinston, North Carolina, Maiden, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, Bismarck, North Dakota, Fargo, North Dakota, Finley, North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Minot, North Dakota, Minot AFB, North Dakota, Watford City, North Dakota, Broadview Heights, Ohio, Clermontville, Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Findlay, Ohio, London, Ohio, Mansfield, Ohio, New London, Ohio, North Olmsted, Ohio, Oberlin, Ohio, Swanton, Ohio, Swanton, Ohio, Vandalia, Ohio, Vienna, Ohio, Ardmore, Oklahoma, Bethany, Oklahoma, Lawton, Oklahoma, McAlester, Oklahoma, Midwest City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Yukon, Oklahoma, Eugene, Oregon, Fossil, Oregon, Hillsboro, Oregon, Keno, Oregon, Klamath Falls, Oregon, Medford, Oregon, North Bend, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, Redmond, Oregon, Salem, Oregon, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Avoca, Pennsylvania, Benton, Pennsylvania, Bern, Pennsylvania, Brentwood, Pennsylvania, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, Du Bois, Pennsylvania, Erie, Pennsylvania, Essington, Pennsylvania, Fairview, Pennsylvania, Lester, Pennsylvania, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, Middletown, Pennsylvania, Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Oakdale, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Reading, Pennsylvania, Scranton, Pennsylvania, State College, Pennsylvania, Tinicum, Pennsylvania, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Wilkes Barre Township, Pennsylvania, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, Warwick, Rhode Island, Anderson, South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Florence, South Carolina, Greer, South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, North Charleston, South Carolina, West Columbia, South Carolina, Gettysburg, South Dakota, Huron, South Dakota, Rapid City, South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Blountville, Tennessee, Bristol, Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jackson, Tennessee, Joelton, Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, Abilene, Texas, Addison, Texas, Amarillo, Texas, Andrews, Texas, Austin, Texas, Austin, Texas, Beaumont, Texas, Bellville, Texas, Burleson, Texas, Burnet, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Dallas, Texas, El Paso, Texas, Ennis, Texas, Euless, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, Harlingen, Texas, Houston, Texas, Houston, Texas, Irving, Texas, Keller, Texas, Laredo, Texas, Longview, Texas, Lubbock, Texas, McAllen, Texas, Midland, Texas, New Caney, Texas, Rogers, Texas, San Angelo, Texas, San Antonio, Texas

Salary Range: $94544 - $146571 Per Year

Job Summary: 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. Serves as a Front-Line Manager within a Flight Standards office/branch, who reports to a middle Manager. Executes the Agency’s aviation safety mission.

Major Duties:

• 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. Duties continued under the Additional Job Info tab.

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; and High 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; and Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA. Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: 1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or 2. Individuals 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. Specialized Experience, Training and Certification Requirements for Specific Positions: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience in the normal line of progression (Air Carrier), equivalent to the FG-13 or FV-I in the Federal Service as an Aviation Safety Inspector in one of the following specialties: Operations, Maintenance, Airworthiness, Avionics, Dispatch, Cabin Safety or Rotorcraft. 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 is not limited to: work as an Aviation Safety Inspector at the FG-13 or FV-I level; Experience monitoring and evaluating programs for compliance with regulations and standards, conducting investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents, and accidents. Single Agency Qualification Standard (from the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions) is located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/ or FAA Qualification Standard for Aviation Safety Inspectors - Aircraft Dispatch is located at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825AD/; or FAA Qualification Standard for Aviation Safety Inspectors - Cabin Safety is located at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825CS/ or FAA Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Inspectors - Rotorcraft-Helicopter is located at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825RH/ 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://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/tools/qat.html. Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class medical is waived for employees currently in the 1825 series. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Temporary Positions: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed two years; it may be extended, terminated or may become permanent without further competition. Upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area.

How to Apply: Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-12