This Aviation Safety Inspector position is located in the Air Transportation Division, Training and Simulation Branch, AFS-280. Responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards governing all matters related to general aviation and air carrier operations safety issues.
The incumbent serves an Aviation Safety Inspector responsible for reviewing and evaluating, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations related to assigned technical programs to assure that they have kept pace with the needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate.
Responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding assigned technical programs for original petitions for exemptions and analysis of technical input from other employees within Flight Standards. Also, the incumbent coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards Organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response.
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned programs areas to include evaluation and analysis. Develops policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to certification, inspection, surveillance and operation of 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 operations, facilities, and equipment.
Conducts or participates in group or team meetings which include representatives of other government agencies, the aviation industry, aviation organizations, state, municipal and foreign governments where assigned programs and responsibilities are involved. Engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs.
Prepares, reviews, and drafts inputs on a variety of correspondence to other organizations within Flight Standards, aviation industry, other governmental agencies, Members of Congress, and the public, much of which is highly technical and high priority. Provides technical support and conducts research for internal stakeholders related to a variety of issues.
Reviews Safety Assurance office requests to ensure all safety critical information is received from external stakeholders. Responsible for developing agency-wide policies, procedures, and strategies. Additionally, the inspector provides expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations.
The inspector collects and analyzes operational and strategic intelligence from a wide range of sources, including federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, military departments, foreign governments, financial institutions, and technology companies. The complexity of the work is characterized by addressing the most significant and complex issues in areas of changing and/or conflicting policy or program requirements.
The inspector makes decisions and recommendations in situations complicated by uncertainty in approach, methodology, and/or interpretation due to factors such as extreme sensitivity, the existence of few or no precedents, significant unresolved legal or regulatory issues, intense and widespread public, media, or congressional interest, emerging and innovative methods and patterns of non-compliant or criminal activity, the sophistication of networks involved, and issues of multi-jurisdictional authority.
The inspector must develop innovative strategies, approaches, or methods to serve as precedents or models for similar situations in the future.
High school diploma or equivalent
parris.a.zaragoza@faa.gov · 1 (847) 294-7769
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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