Aviation Safety Inspector (Aircraft Dispatch)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The Aviation Safety Inspector (Dispatch) is assigned to Air Carrier Safety Assurance (ACSA) and interfaces among assigned air carriers, course operators, designated aircraft dispatcher examiners (DADE), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ensures individuals and organizations continuously meet the standards prescribed by Title 14 CFR, applicable agency orders, and directives and ensures compliance in all aspects of dispatch and operational control related issues.

Duties

Ensures on a continuing basis that the 14 CFR part 121 dispatch centers and/or 14 CFR parts 121/65 dispatch training facilities are properly and adequately organized, equipped, and staffed with qualified aircraft dispatchers, support personnel, instructors, and air transportation supervisors (ATS).

Serves as the expert technical advisor on policies and procedures to the principal operations inspector (POI) on assigned areas of the companys approved 14 CFR part(s) 121 and/or 65 training program, dispatch documents and manuals.

Participates in the initial certification of new 14 CFR part 121 applicants in all aircraft dispatch/operational control related areas. Reviews dispatcher documents and evaluates related plans to ensure compliance with the regulations and FAA policy and guidance. Recommends changes which may require complex and controversial solutions to the POI that will be required prior to approval of dispatch centers.

Reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of manuals and revisions to manuals related to flight dispatching and operational control, including procedures for coordination of dispatch, flight control or flight following procedures as applicable.

Develops a work program, in coordination with the POI, to ensure periodic surveillance of operational control centers, 14 CFR parts 121 and 65 training instructors, training programs, and all phases of 14 CFR part 121 air carrier dispatch operations. Monitors aircraft dispatcher training programs conducted by the air carrier and the course operators to ensure compliance with the regulations, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.

Monitors the activities of aircraft dispatchers, instructors and ATSs to determine adequacy and quality of approved 14 CFR part 121 training programs. Advises the POI of any problems and controversial situations and recommends solutions as appropriate.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Selectee will be required to report to a FAA/AVS facility.
This is not a remote or 100% telework position. Position is telework eligible in accordance with Agency Policy.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
Valid State driver's license;
Fluency in the English language;
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
High School diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position (Aircraft Dispatch) in a safe and efficient manner with or without a reasonable accommodation. Minimum medical requirements include the following:

Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or

2. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

Specialized Experience, Training and Certification Requirements for Specific Positions:

In addition to meeting the basic requirements as outlined in HRPM EMP-1.7e (1825 AD)

https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825AD/

Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements as outlined below:

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG-12 or FV-H level.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience may include but is not limited to: work at the FG-12 or FV-H level conducting investigations, providing expert technical advice on policy and procedures, evaluating operational control and dispatch facilities, monitoring aircraft dispatcher programs, conducting investigations of public complaints and congressional inquiries.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Required Documents

All applicants MUST provide a copy of their Aircraft Dispatch certificate.

All applicants MUST provide a copy of their most recent SF-50.

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/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $88,520 - $115,079

Job Ident #: 815688300

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Aviation Safety Inspector (Aircraft Dispatch)

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