Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness)

U.S. Department of Transportation

Irving, TX

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$136,736–$177,762 Per Year
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Aerospace and Defense, Agriculture, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Aircraft Maintenance, Alliance/Partner Management, Aviation Industry, Budget Management, Community Programs, Data Analysis, Documentation, Driver's License, Emergency Care, English Language, Federal Assistance, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Federal Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Hazard Analysis, Human Resources, Legal, Maintenance Services, Military, Organizational Development/Management, Power Plant, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Process Safety Management, Product Support, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Resource Management, Safety Engineering, Safety/Work Safety, Solar Power, State Government, Substance Abuse, Surveillance, Team Player, Technical Support, Travel Policy, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Irving, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness)

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

AVS, Flight Standards Service, General Aviation Safety Assurance Office, North Texas FSDO, SWSD69

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Summary

Serves as FAA Safety Team Program Manager at the North Texas FSDO.

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Program Manager is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the airworthiness portion of the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.

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Summary

Serves as FAA Safety Team Program Manager at the North Texas FSDO.

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Program Manager is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the airworthiness portion of the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/16/2026 to 06/05/2026

Salary $136,736 - $177,762 per year

Salary shown includes a locality payment of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade FG 14

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Irving, TX

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

NA

Job family (Series)

  • 1825 Aviation Safety

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.

Announcement number ANM-AFX-26-0038286-98754 Control number 869537000

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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Open to current permanent AVS and AMA-200 employees.

Duties

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The incumbent responsibilities must align with the National FAASTeam Annual Performance Plan (NPP) to

accomplish the National Program Guidance (NPG) with respect to aviation education. Aviation safety education

is an integral part of meeting the FAA¿s statutory 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 serves an important human factors role in the FAA relationship with the

flying public.

Technical Administration

Manages 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 nonregulatory

responses to ensure rapid adoption of remedies to aviation safety concerns.

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 aviation issues. Develops guidance and associated products to implement

policies addressing safety and related aviation requirements.

As directed, 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

Manages aviation safety procedures, local initiatives, and supports national products. Determines appropriate

goals and objectives for the airworthiness 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.

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.

Analyzes investigative data, develops recommendations, and keeps 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.

Resource Management

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.

Other

Maintains technical proficiency within the assigned specialty.

In support of Flight Standards District Office operations, performs other duties as assigned except for

enforcement actions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Ingrade/Downgrade applications will be accepted.
  • If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
  • Position is designated as Moderate Risk; Background investigation may be required.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All 1825 Positions:

  • Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
  • Valid State drivers license
  • Fluency in the English language
  • No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance, and
  • High School diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

  • Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
  • Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
  • 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

  • Possess a valid second ¿ class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
  • Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

  • Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
  • 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.

When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

  • Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
  • Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
  • Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.
  • Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
  • FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of maintenance activities for FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.

The recency of hours is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Education

Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.

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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional 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

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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Required Documents

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Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 206-231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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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.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

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.

Agency contact information

Jennifer Molano

Phone 1 (206) 231-4047 Fax 1 (206) 231-4150 Email jennifer.m.molano@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

ANM Regional HR Services Branch

2200 S. 216th St.

AHF-N210

Des Moines, WA 98198

US

Next steps

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.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your online application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to 206-231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

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.

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

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.

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Agency contact information

Jennifer Molano

Phone 1 (206) 231-4047 Fax 1 (206) 231-4150 Email jennifer.m.molano@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

ANM Regional HR Services Branch

2200 S. 216th St.

AHF-N210

Des Moines, WA 98198

US

Next steps

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.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Agency contact information

Jennifer Molano

Phone 1 (206) 231-4047 Fax 1 (206) 231-4150 Email jennifer.m.molano@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration

ANM Regional HR Services Branch

2200 S. 216th St.

AHF-N210

Des Moines, WA 98198

US

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Summary

Serves as FAA Safety Team Program Manager at the North Texas FSDO.

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Program Manager is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the airworthiness portion of the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/16/2026 to 06/05/2026

Salary $136,736 - $177,762 per year

Salary shown includes a locality payment of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade FG 14

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Irving, TX

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

NA

Job family (Series)

  • 1825 Aviation Safety

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.

Announcement number ANM-AFX-26-0038286-98754 Control number 869537000

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