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Summary Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a General Aviation Flight Oversight Inspector. The FAA creates a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, teamwork, and work life balance. Benefits such as weekends off, paid holidays, steady hours, sick and annual leave, health insurance, and more. Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be a part of a select group of individuals whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Responsibilities Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (General Aviation Flight Oversight) apply knowledge and experience of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing General Aviation safety issues. Candidate must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level. Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following: Advise managers of aviation organizations on regulatory requirements, make initial certification, evaluate proposals to modify certificates and resolve regulatory and safety problems. Evaluate flight school training programs and conduct flight examinations for airmen, and Inspect for compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, limitations, and conditions imposed in grants of waivers for experimental aircraft, air shows, and similar special activities. Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following: Inspect flight schools and instructors, Perform routine inspections of organizations for compliance with their approved programs and procedures, 14 CFR, and good safety practices, and Advise individual pilots or mechanics in the course of conducting examinations and inspections and with employees and managers in the organizations undergoing inspection. Duties at the FG-9 grade level are closely supervised and include but are not limited to the following: Assisting in evaluating training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the FARs under close supervision; and Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency. Aviation Safety Inspectors (General Aviation Flight Oversight) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties. Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: (A) Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; (B) Valid State driver`s license; (C) Fluency in the English language; (D) No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and (E) High school diploma or equivalent. Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants MUST meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process. Medical Requirements: 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: 1. 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); 2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and 3. Not have any physical conditions that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to operate/occupy a flight deck observer’s seat (jumpseat) or a cabin passenger seat in a variety of aircraft. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG-7, FG-9, FG-11, or FG-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following: (A) Must hold a valid or expired Flight Instructor Certificate with an aircraft category rating or have experience serving as an instructor as part of an approved program or course (e.g., Title 14 CFR Part 121, 135, 141, or 142, or Uniformed Services) which provided instruction in an aircraft or an approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft, an approved flight simulation training device representing an aircraft, or a combination of both. (B) Possession of valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating; (C) Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work has led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft; (D) Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours; (E) Possession of airplane category and single-engine and multi-engine land (airplane) ratings; and (F) Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved. Specialized experience at the FG-12 grade level involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring the employee to plan and organize, set priorities, and work without clear or specific guidelines, such as work as a School Designated Examiner in Part 141 pilot school or Part 142 training center. Work at this grade level/pay band is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives. Specialized experience at the FG-11 grade level involves assignments that typically have a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and some ambiguity in guidelines, such as work as a Check Airman for a Part 91K, 121, 125, 129, or 135 operator. Work at this grade level/pay band is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and specific guidelines. Specialized experience at the FG-9 grade level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities, and equipment, such as work as a Pilot-in-command for a Title 14 CFR Part 91K, 121, 125, 129, or 135 operator. Work at this grade level/pay band is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions. Specialized experience at the FG-7 grade level involves developmental assignments which assist employees of higher grade, such as work as a Second-in-command (First Officer) for a Title 14 CFR Part 91, 91K, 121, 125, 129, or 135 operator. Work at this level is typically subject to close review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. Pay rates shown are BASE Pay only. The FAA uses OPM's GS Locality Pay Tables to set locality rates in addition to the base pay offered. The minimum locality rate is 16.82%. THE BELOW LINK PROVIDES ADDITIONAL information on Flight Oversight and the application process. https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers/asi/flight_oversight The Flight Standards Service utilizes a National Centralized Hiring Process (NCHP) for standardized interviewing, screening, and verification of qualifications and experience of Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) applicants. Interviews will be conducted over the phone or via Zoom to determine whether they possess the necessary qualifications, competencies and personal qualities to successfully perform Aviation Safety Inspector duties. Applicants will be questioned about information on their application and will be required to show appropriate airman certificates, ratings, and pilot logbooks or other appropriate records of flight time to substantiate that the applicant meets the requirements of this announcement. All, some, or none of the candidates may be interviewed. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA