Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations Instructor)

JobSummary

Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier Instructor within AMA-240. This position is developmental to the FG-1825-14 and will be involved with on-the-job and formal training in developing instructor and course management skills.

LowGrade

13

HighGrade

14

PromotionPotential

14

SubAgencyName

FAA Academy, Regulatory Standards Division, Air Transportation OPS Branch, AMA-240

OrganizationCodes

TD/TD03

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

3

AgencyMarketingStatement

At the FAA, the sky is not the limit—it is just the beginning. Exciting new opportunities are emerging in aviation and aerospace. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Success with these new technologies and vehicle types will introduce new ways to transport people and goods expanding aviation's footprint in transportation. People are our strength. We are a diverse workforce of over 44,000 located nationwide and spanning over 120 occupations to include air traffic control specialists, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals. Join us in our mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Login/Apply?status=1

MajorDuties

• The Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier - Instructor must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate or hold a Commercial Pilot certificate with multi-engine land and instrument ratings. Develops/applies the latest methods and techniques of instruction obtained through attendance at formal instructor training courses and seminars. Applies knowledge of inspection and surveillance programs in assisting new and/or higher-level instructors in course management, development of new courses, revision of existing courses, outlines, lesson plans, and the application of Federal Aviation Regulation changes to existing courseware. Maintains liaison with aviation safety inspectors who conduct the Air Carrier Airmen Certification Program and serves in an advisory and consulting capacity on job functions in that specialty. Evaluates training plans for both existing and new courses to ensure the analysis of alternative methods of training is complete and out-of-agency approaches to training have been thoroughly and properly considered. Recommends to the supervisor improvements and revisions to existing approved courses and the overall training program. Applies analytical and evaluative techniques to conduct literature research, task analysis, organization design; and to resolve administrative/management issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Conducts on-going critical reviews of the course materials and presentations. Develop and analyze tests to ensure the objectives of the course are met. The inspector applies advanced technical knowledge of the aviation industry, the general principles of aviation safety, Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing aviation safety as well as knowledge of FAA evaluation techniques and specific organization practices to assigned projects. Provides support to the management team in the preparation and administration of the budget; coordination of staff training and travel administration; program management and planning; workload scheduling; space utilization/resource management; security; property management (i.e., accountable items; reports and records as required). Performs additional duties, staff functions, and special assignments as directed by supervisor.

Education

Information regarding KSAs: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), Demonstrated Abilities and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Evaluations

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

HowToApply

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. 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.

WhatToExpectNext

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

RequiredDocuments

Documentation, e.g., Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), Certificates and Licenses, etc. will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and/or Commercial Pilot Certificate with multiengine land and instrument ratings are required. Candidates MUST submit copies of all applicable licenses, certificates, and/or ratings with application. If the back side of the license contains the ratings, be sure to copy both sides. If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/

OtherInformation

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 person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements NOTES: Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Position(s) may be realigned based on approved reorganization. Candidates MUST submit copies of all certificates and licenses with application. If the back side of the license contains the ratings, be sure to copy both sides. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Recency requirements will be waived for current FAA employees in the FG/FV-1825 series. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. This position may be filled at the FG-13 or FG-14 grade level. If filled at the FG-13, this position has promotion potential to the FG-14. Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor. To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz at Sidney.R.Heifetz@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

Sidney.R.Heifetz@faa.gov

AgencyContactPhone

1 (405) 954-7981

PreviewQuestionnaireurl

https://jobs.faa.gov/Preview/98213

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType

BargainingUnitStatusAdditionalText

This position is represented by PAACE: Consolidated.