Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety)

Basic Requirements All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: a. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation Regulations violations in the last five years; b. Valid State driver’s license; c. Fluency in the English language; d. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and e. High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following: a. Have good distance vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); b. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and c. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. Applicants not requiring valid second-class FAA medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: d. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or e. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) position. Mastery of, and skill in applying, laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance work. Ability to plan the requirements for, set up, and manage large-scale and/or multijurisdictional investigations where methods are subject to changing legal admissibility. Expert knowledge of cabin safety operations activities relative to public and industry use.. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Aviation Safety Inspector assigned to the Air Transportation Division, Operations Branch, AFS-220.