Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) (FAAST Program Manager

Job Title

Aviation Safety Inspector

The Aviation Safety Inspector will develop standards, programs and procedures for the National FAASTeam, and collaborate with other FAA lines of business on policy and the FAASTeam National Performance Plan (NPP). Collaborate with FAASTeam personnel, FAA lines of business and external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seek innovative mitigation strategies for such issues. Analyze safety issues and seek a wide range of non-regulatory responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns.

Aviation safety education is an integral part of meeting the FAA’s statutory FAA obligation to promote aviation safety. The FAA provides aviation education and guidance to all segments of the aviation community. Aviation education targets the General Aviation (GA) community and enjoys an important human factors role in the relationship that the FAA has with the flying public.

Technical Administration

Independently develops and manages aviation safety procedures, supports National initiatives and products for the accomplishment of the National FAASTeam Mission. Determines appropriate goals and objectives for the National FAASTeam in coordination with national guidance.

Establishes collaborative relationships with external aviation organizations to address safety issues and seeks innovative mitigation strategies for 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 safety programs such as safety promotion and risk management activities within the aviation environment. Interfaces include certificated airmen, air agencies, air operators, general aviation organizations, designees, the public, and airport organizations. Participates with industry, internal and external work groups and teams to address specific safety concerns and 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. 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.

Program Management

Works collaboratively and interdependently with other divisions, offices and various lines of business of the agency for promotion and education of regulatory compliance in safety related areas. Works collaboratively and interdependently with external stakeholders to identify safety risks, create awareness of trends impacting aviation safety and establish safety programs.

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. Analyzes Aviation Activity Reports to identify trends, develops recommendations, and informs senior management of the status of identified hazards and risks.

Recommends mitigation strategies for implementation in the NPP.

Participates and/or serves as an advisor in joint FAA-industry meetings, steering committees and other work groups as requested.

Resource Management

Plans assigned program to meet goals and develops budget estimates for quarterly and annual projections. Oversees, trains and supports a diverse team of FAASTeam Program Managers (FPMs) to meet identified goals and objectives.

Performs other duties as assigned.