Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (FAAST Program Manager)

Serves as the FAASTEAM Program Manager, Aviation Safety Inspector (Ops) at the Helena Flight Standards District Office. The duty location for this position is Helena, MT. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Independently develops policies, standards, programs and procedures for aviation and commercial operations. Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seeks mitigation strategies of such issues. Analyzes safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns. Responsible and accountable for representing the FAA in coordinating system safety programs such as safety assurance, safety promotion and risk management activities within the aviation environment. Participates with industry, internal and external work groups and teams to address specific safety concerns and other aviation issues. Develops guidance and associated products to implement policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements. Represents the FAA in meetings with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities to collaborate on best practices to enhance aviation safety. Works with Safety Officers of foreign air carriers to increase global aviation safety. Works with Safety Officers of foreign air carriers to increase global aviation safety. Develops partnerships with top level officials of international aviation organizations in each segment of aviation such as ultralights, agricultural, emergency medical services, offshore helicopter operations, air tours, etc. Independently develops and manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives and supports national products. Determines goals and objectives for the operations portion of the aviation safety program in coordination with national FAASTeam guidance. Implements and manages comprehensive safety action plans and programs by utilizing FAASTeam Representative Volunteers. Provides technical assistance to other national and international aviation safety organizations and maintains liaison with those external national and international aviation organizations, certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees and airport organizations, to identify and resolve potential safety problems and establish safety programs. Supports the national FAASTeam Policy Division(s) in FAA-wide and community aviation education programs. Responsible for the promotion and education of regulatory compliance in operations safety related areas. Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations and keeps management informed of the status of identified hazards and the safety program. Supports management in decisions regarding the safety program. Participates and/or serves as an advisor in joint FAA-industry meetings, steering committees and other workgroups. Plans assigned program to meet goals and develops budget estimates for quarterly and annual projections. Manages, recruits, trains and supports a diverse team of volunteer FAASTeam Representatives to meet goal and objectives. Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty (operations). At the discretion of the manager, you may be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements set forth in agency orders. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants for all Aviation Safety Inspector positions must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards: 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 Aviatio

Salaire : $125,776 – $163,514/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/

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