Aviation Safety Inspector, Principal Operations Inspector (Air Carrier-Operations) Flight Program

The Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) role involves ensuring compliance and safety within air carrier operations. This position requires a strong background in aviation, including significant flight experience and a deep understanding of regulations. **General Requirements:** * No more than two Federal aviation regulation violations in the last 5 years. * Valid State driver's license. * Fluency in English. * No chemical dependencies or drug abuse affecting job performance. * High school diploma or equivalent. **Medical Requirements:** * Physically able to perform duties safely and efficiently. * Good distant vision (glasses/contacts permitted) and ability to read typewritten characters. * Ability to hear conversational voice (hearing aid permitted). * No physical condition that would create a hazard or interfere with flying as a passenger. * **For positions requiring aircraft operation:** Possess a valid second-class FAA medical certificate and pass recurrent examinations. * **For positions not requiring a valid second-class medical certificate:** Provide documentation from a board-certified physician or receive an individualized assessment if requirements are not met. **Specific Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) Requirements:** * Minimum 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft over 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight. * Not more than two pilot-error flying accidents in the last 5 years. * Demonstrated professional flying skill to Airline Transport Pilot Standard (via simulator check). * Minimum 100 flight hours in the last 3 years. * Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating. * Minimum 1,500 total flight hours. * Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate (Note: Department of Navy positions may have additional physical requirements related to observing on aircraft and mishap investigations). **Specialized Experience (Equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level):** One year of experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Aviation Safety Inspector, including: * Inspection, surveillance, and monitoring of air carriers across all operational phases, including training programs and records. * Providing guidance on developing required operations manuals and record-keeping systems. * Analyzing reports to ensure compliance with operations programs. * Conducting enforcement investigations and preparing final reports and recommendations on dispositions. **Note:** Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate are waived for current employees in the 1825 series.