This position serves as a Supervisory Aviation Safety Analyst (Frontline Manager) within Aviation Safety (AVS), Aircraft Maintenance Division (AFS-300). Position supports the mission and objectives of AFS-1 under the broad direction and leadership of the Branch and/or Division Manager.
Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating inspection, enforcement, compliance, and related aviation safety program activities performed by a Professional/Specialized workforce.
Provides first-line supervision and program management for employees whose primary duties involve the application of specialized aviation safety knowledge to inspections, investigations, compliance activities, regulatory implementation, safety oversight, and related technical assignments. The majority of subordinate positions are classified in the Aviation Safety Inspector, 1825 job series.
The position is responsible for translating organizational objectives into executable work programs; establishing priorities; assigning and balancing workload; allocating personnel and other resources; monitoring program performance; evaluating organizational results; ensuring the timely completion and quality of assigned work; and identifying and resolving administrative, operational, and programmatic issues.
The position does not serve as the organization's primary technical authority for aviation safety inspection or aviation safety regulatory matters. Specialized technical determinations within the 1825 occupational area remain the responsibility of qualified 1825 employees and designated technical authorities within the organization.
The supervisor ensures that work is performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, orders, procedures, and established technical guidance and obtains appropriate technical review when matters exceed the supervisor's administrative or program-management authority.
Works under the broad direction of the Branch and/or Division Manager and is responsible for achieving assigned organizational objectives through the effective management of personnel, workload, resources, and program activities.
The position's work affects the consistency, efficiency, quality of standardized regulations, national directives, policy procedures, and advisory material governing the certification, inspection, and surveillance of maintenance aspects for General Aviation (GA); air carrier and commercial operators; airmen (i.e., mechanics, repairmen, and parachute riggers); avionics; and air agencies (i.e., Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS) and repair stations.
Directs and oversees analytical and regulatory activities supporting aviation safety standards applicable across air carrier, general aviation, international operations, aircraft maintenance, flight technologies, and safety management systems domains. Subordinate employees independently apply specialized aviation safety knowledge and technical expertise in development of regulations, policy and guidance.
Directs the work of subordinate employees at the organizational until level. Managerial duties include setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action, as appropriate. Manages budget and requests additional resources as needed. Contributes to budget planning process and projects short-term future needs.
Directs activities associated with analysis of safety data using investigative/trending techniques to identify emerging and changing risks, development of mitigations strategies, and monitoring the effectiveness of implemented actions. Applies the principles of aviation safety, compliance, and strategic planning by providing guidance and evaluating a diverse staff.
Maintains responsibility for aviation safety activities engaging in national regulatory development, policy development and interpretation, safety assurance integration, and cross-organizational coordination. Establishes work priorities, assigns projects, reviews analytical products, and ensures technical accuracy, policy alignment, and consistency with statutory and regulatory authorities.
Directs staff in the development and evaluation of aviation safety regulations, advisory circulars, orders, notices, SAFOs, and policy memoranda affecting enterprise-level safety oversight programs
Parris.A.Zaragoza@faa.gov · 1 (847) 294-7769
This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $111779 – $216637/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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