Position Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing and coordinating the operations portion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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. Interfaces include certificated airmen, air carriers, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees, the general public and airport organizations. 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.
- The incumbent reports to the FSDO management team (Office Manager/Frontline Manager) to whom he/she is responsible for the efficient and timely accomplishment of his/her assigned duties and responsibilities.
- 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 innovative 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.
- 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.
- Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations, and keeps the 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.
- Independently develops and manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives and supports national products. Determines appropriate 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 close 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.
- Responsible for all administrative safety program oversight activities within the safety program and assigned specialty (operations).
- Develops partnerships with officials of international aviation organizations in each segment of aviation such as ultralights, agricultural, emergency medical services, offshore helicopter operations, air tours, etc.
- 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 identified goals and objectives.
- Keeps appropriate personnel informed as to how to be reached in the event of an aviation incident or accident.
- 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 safety related areas.
Required Education & Experience:
- Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate.
- Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft.
- Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
- Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating.
- Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant’s pilot error was involved.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating;
- Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)