Aviation Safety Inspector

USAJOBS
USAJOBS

Posted on Jul 31, 2026

Summary

The position is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling multiple, varying, complex assignments necessary to meet the outcomes and mission of the AVS Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Office. Special projects and teams are established in the ODA Office to focus on overseeing the ODA Program across AVS and operationalizing of the ODA Office.

Major Duties

Work involves interaction with FAA employees and contract support staff and requires interaction with multiple stakeholders internally across AVS as well as externally with industry. Works in a team environment and must effectively collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate to meet program and project goals. Ensures open and effective communication, cooperation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of systems oversight as it relates to production and/or maintenance systems; Draws from experience in applying systems thinking to the below responsibilities as well as a broad level of experience and expert knowledge to identify, interpret, and apply guidance, policy, and regulations to assigned work or projects. Typical assignments include: providing guidance to less experienced employees; leading large project teams; leading project meetings and periodic reviews, involving a wide variety of stakeholders and prepares accurate and timely status reports; defining and developing internal AVS ODA Office policies, governance and procedures; collaborating with AVS policy offices and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules, regulations and external concerns. Work contributes to the objectives of the employing organization, the system-wide efficiency and effectiveness of domestic or international civil aviation inspection programs, and the safety of civil aviation. Collaborates directly with internal and external stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and effective utilization of the AVS ODA Program through recommendations that affect policy, training, communication, data management, system oversight, performance management, and safety; Promotes consistency of FAA audit functions across AVS under the ODA Program through evaluation of ODA holder oversight data and risk based decision making, development of performance measures and analyzing of data to evaluate the effectiveness of the ODA Office and the ODA Program as it relates to safety. Defines deliverables, resolves complex problems and issues, and establishes realistic schedules and milestones. Formulates, defends, and executes project budgets and schedules. Serves as a Program Manager in the AVS ODA office who plays a key role in evaluating overall ODA program performance (ODA holder and FAA oversight organization) and in the resolution of disputes that could be wide ranging in nature. Includes the development of recommendations on programs or issues based on examination of situations or issues while considering prospective of all stakeholders. These situations would likely involve senior and or executive meeting support or participation. Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The inspector often represents the agency as a senior point of contact for policy development, inspection activities, or as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training. Works with the AVS ODA Office Manager and/or management team members across AVS in the development, implementation, and administration of policies, systems, and key management tools needed to manage and control the ODA Program at the national level. Assists the manager in completing daily duties and responsibilities associated with supporting the operation of the office. Works independently and exercises sound judgment when making decisions affecting the office. In the absence of the manager may serve as acting manager for assigned office as well as other offices when needed or requested. Signs office correspondence and reports ensuring that all actions and/or program reporting requirements assigned to the office are completed within defined schedules.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Evaluations

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.

How to Apply

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA. Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible. You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

What to Expect Next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Required Documents

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to Monique.Heriegel@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

Other Information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed. The position will report to an approved FAA AVS Facility. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA