This position is assigned to the Flight Standards Service and serves as an international Aviation Safety Inspector responsible for supporting, developing and managing the International Program Division responsibilities regarding the monitoring of foreign air carriers. May involve managing a specific program(s) within the branch and requests under 14 CFR parts 129 and 375, policy development, and Flight Standards Inspector guidance.
Serves as Flight Standards technical expert with responsibility for the planning, development, standardization, evaluation and effectiveness of operational policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards, and other applicable standards in support of assigned programs. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned program areas.
Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs.
Assists and advises division management and other Flight Standards management in developing and presenting background and justification on proposals, which require headquarters decision, or coordination with other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lines of business, Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of State (DOS), Department of Defense (DOD), other interested agencies, ICAO, or foreign governments.
The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and evaluating, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations related to assigned technical programs. Evaluates regulatory petitions or proposals from within or outside the agency, and recommends the development of new or amended rules, regulations, or other regulatory material, and the discontinuance of rules and regulations.
Responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding assigned technical programs for original petitions for exemptions, and coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards Organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response. The inspector often engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs.
May represent the agency as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training for assigned technical programs. May serve as a course mentor for formal training courses within assigned technical programs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education may not be substituted for experience.
Annika.S.Ramon@faa.gov · 1 (424) 405-7335
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $107446 – $139684/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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