Summary Serves as Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter), Principal Operations Inspector with the Boise Flight Standards District Office. Responsibilities The Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter), Principal Operations Inspector (POI), functions as the primary interface between assigned air operators/agencies/airmen/designees and the Federal Aviation Administration. The inspector will have program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to primarily helicopter operations programs. The inspector will determine the need for and establish work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned organizations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. 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 driver's 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. 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. In addition to meeting the basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following specialized experience requirements: Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating or a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument-Helicopter rating. Must hold a valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument Helicopter rating. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours in an aircraft as pilot-in-command or second-in-command, 1,000 hours of which must be in helicopters. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in a helicopter. Minimum 100 flight hours in helicopters as pilot-in-command or second-in-command or 100 hours as pilot in a Level D Simulator that replicates a helicopter, or any combination thereof, during the last five (5) years. Not more than two (2) flying accidents in the last five (5) years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved. To qualify you must also demonstrate that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12 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 includes: Evaluates and decides upon proposals to change the authorized programs of organizations. Monitors on a continual basis the activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices. Participates extensively in the certification inspection and surveillance of highly complex aviation operations where principal program responsibility is vested in a higher-graded/pay-banded aviation safety inspector. Exercises broad authority to negotiate with carrier management and make technical determinations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals. Carries out assignments that primarily require knowledge of flight operation of a particular type of rotary wing aircraft or large turbojet aircraft. Analyzes pilot training; gives flight tests and proficiency checks to pilots and other airmen, and evaluates schools that train airmen to operate a particular type of aircraft. Exercises certificate authority for flight operations or maintenance over one or more air carrier, contract operators, and air travel clubs that collectively employ a fleet of large turbine powered aircraft. Approves the airworthiness of aircraft; adequacy of maintenance programs; training programs for mechanics, repairmen, pilots, and other flight personnel; nature and scope of the operation (e.g., the kind of cargo, passenger, and geographic area covered); adequacy of maintenance facilities and airports; and overall adequacy of the organization in terms of safety. Monitors, plans, or conducts inspection programs including periodic en route and ramp inspections. Receives information and follows up on any changes in the approved program. Receives and follows up on complaints about organization(s) for which they are responsible. Evaluates and approves or disapproves applications by maintenance facilities for approved repair station certificates and ratings; deciding whether facilities, equipment, materials, personnel, inspections methods and maintenance practices, and techniques are satisfactory to ensure airworthiness of aircraft. Evaluates broad program elements of flight operation or maintenance activities of an air carrier and decides upon modification or additions to operating procedures and policy guides. Recommends approval or disapproval of certificate amendments and substantial changes in operating specifications to a senior aviation safety inspector who is the principal representative for the carrier. Plans and conducts inspections and surveillance of assigned area of carrier operations to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation regulations. Negotiates with carrier officials on violations, deficiencies, and other action items. Conducts initial certification and periodic flight checks of airmen operating multiengine rotary wing aircraft using advanced instrument flight techniques. Evaluates and, in some cases, issues certificates to flight and ground schools that provide training in the operation of that type of aircraft. Issues waivers for experimental aircraft, air shows, or other unusual aviation operations. Makes initial determination of limitations and conditions. Issues certificates to, and monitors, one or more on-demand and/or executive operations that characteristically involve factors of special difficulty, such as: Operation over a large territory (several States or major cities); 24/7; Diverse types of rotary wing aircraft including turbine-powered or multiengine; and/or Unpredictable variations from month to month regarding the scope of operations, personnel, and aircraft involved. Provides extensive technical and regulatory guidance to persons desiring to enter the aviation business, and advice and assistance to operations in dealing with their day-to-day problems. The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. 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 this position. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include WORK HISTORY THAT DESCRIBES HOW YOU MEET THE ANSWER YOU CHOSE FOR EACH KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Bargaining unit: This position is represented by PASS-AVS. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA