The position is located in the Aviation Safety (AVS), Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Office of Policy & Oversight Integration Section (AVS-64) and is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling multiple, varying, complex assignments necessary to meet the outcomes and mission of the AVS ODA Office, with a focus on the development, issuance, implementation and training of AVS delegation policy. Duties
The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, or more experienced subject matter expert. Develops and implements designee policy and training in support of general aviation and air carrier operations, which includes the Air Operator ODA type, Airmen Certification ODA type, Aircrew Program Designees (APD), Training Center Evaluators (TCE), Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME), and Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) in association with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 121, 135, 141, 142 and 147.
Works with the AVS ODA Office management and/or management team members across AVS in the development, implementation, and administration of delegation policies, systems, and designee management tools needed to consistently manage the ODA Program across Flight Standards at a national level.
The inspector acts as an AVS delegation programs specialist supporting Flight Standards field office personnel in their understanding, interpretation and application of AVS delegation regulations and policy. Evaluates stakeholder compliance to ODA Program requirements. May provide input into the planning, organizing and evaluation of oversight programs for delegated organizations.
Ensures 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.
The inspector performs assignments that involve providing leadership to others in applying and providing authoritative technical and procedural policy expertise related to delegation programs. Assignments are of such breadth, diversity, and intensity that they involve numerous complex features. Typical assignments include developing policy and guidance or serving as a primary technical and delegation procedures specialist or as a trainer/instructor. Work contributes to the objectives of the ODA Office and the system-wide efficiency and effectiveness of AVS delegation programs, and the safety of civil aviation.
Management provides administrative direction in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The inspector independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The inspector interprets policy and provides guidance to lower-level inspectors on difficult or complex policy interpretations. Work is considered authoritative and is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.
The inspector applies a comprehensive knowledge of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge of the AVS mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility.
Leads complex project teams, involving a wide variety of stakeholders. As a project manager the inspector plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.
Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The inspector often represents the agency as an AVS delegation programs specialist, senior point of contact for policy development, or as a trainer/instructor delivering formal training. Contacts vary significantly depending on the purpose of the contacts, the level of authority required to resolve issues, and the nature of the technical or procedural policy problem at hand.
