U.S. Department of Transportation jobs in Miramar, FL

Apply Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Operations) Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration AVS, Flight Standards, General Aviation Safety Assurance, Delegation and Resource Branch, AFG-970 Apply Print Share * * * * Save * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary The Designee PPM is assigned a portion of the overall designee management program and serves as a technical expert in the development and execution of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) designee program. The Designee PPM is responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of management and oversight of general aviation designee operations. Summary The Designee PPM is assigned a portion of the overall designee management program and serves as a technical expert in the development and execution of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) designee program. The Designee PPM is responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of management and oversight of general aviation designee operations. Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/06/2025 to 12/26/2025 Salary $106,382 to - $138,296 per year Locality will be determined at selection. Pay scale & grade FG 14 Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: Miramar, FL Orlando, FL Tampa, FL Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Travel Required 50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary - 2 years; may be made permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential na Job family (Series) * 1825 Aviation Safety Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Bargaining unit status Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services. Announcement number AAC-FS-26-AFG970-96573 Control number 851689700 This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency Open to current permanent FAA employees- AVS wide to include AMA-200 Duties Help The inspector performs assignments of great scope and unusual complexity in support of designee policy, training, oversight and the Flight Standards Inspector Resource Program (FSIRP). Maintains direct liaison and collaborates with pertinent Aviation Safety (AVS) offices as well as the designee community to ensure current and new policies, procedures, and practices are incorporated in the designee system. Through this collaboration, creates an effective interface to facilitate the flow of project activities. Provides clarification and support on current certification standards and evaluation techniques to FAA offices, FAA designees, and the aviation industry. Keeps abreast of new developments, procedures, products, and practices through liaison with industry organizations such as manufacturers, universities, training departments, and research groups. * Assigned as a Managing Specialist with program responsibilities to manage a large group of designees utilizing DMS, and serves as a designee focal point for the geographic area(s) assigned. * Mentors and trains ASI's at the FG-13 level serving in an assistant capacity. * Responsible for initiating the selection, suspension, and termination processes of designees. * Responsible for assessing risk and using appropriate mitigation strategies in the management and oversight of designees. The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The incumbent works independently to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of AVS policy in assigned programs and geographic areas of responsibility. Reviews policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to certification, inspection, surveillance and operation of assigned program areas. Reviews and evaluates, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations to assure they have kept pace with needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate. Assures effective coordination of assigned programs and activities with Safety Assurance offices, other organizational segments of the Division, the agency and organizations outside of the agency. The work 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 magnitude, intensity, and scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors. The Designee PPM keeps management informed of the status of all programs and projects and is held accountable for the technical accuracy, proper coordination, and timeliness of completed staff work. Provides staff assistance and serves as advisor to the manager on all matters pertaining to assigned tasking. Assists Safety Assurance ASIs, aviation safety technicians, and others on queries that are technical or guidance related. Flight Program: Participates in the FAA flight program to maintain qualification and currency requirements applicable to operations inspectors, for the purpose of supporting the FAA in a variety of flight-related functions to include training and evaluation of designated pilot examiners. Evaluates tasks contained in the FAA practical test standards and airman certification standards by participating as pilot in command or as a crewmember. The inspector is required to maintain an FAA second class medical. Performs other duties as required. Requirements Help 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). * Designated or Random Drug Testing required. * Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation. 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, 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. To qualify for this position you must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards for the 1825 series in the General Aviation Operation specialty which requires the following: * Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an aircraft. * Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a flight check to Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating; * Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating. * Minimum of 100 flight hours within the last 3 years. * Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours. * Possession of single and multi-engine land airplane ratings. * Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved. * Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate. 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 includes: Assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of operational activities for FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators; experience in the FAA Flight Program to maintain qualification and currency requirements applicable to operation inspectors to include training and evaluation of designated pilot examiners. For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors. 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 cannot be substituted for experience. 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 initial 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or 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 based on the work history and experience you provided. 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) or Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Preview job questionnaire 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. ************************************************************** 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. * Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. * Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. * Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. * To confirm receipt of documents, please contact Sidney Heifetz at ************************ Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Expand Hide additional information 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. Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. Required documents Required Documents Help For Lateral Transition between specialties, please submit appropriate Qualification Assessment Tool (QAT).Documentation, i.e., Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to ********************** on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. 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 ************************** 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. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. 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. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications. Agency contact information Sidney Heifetz Phone **************** Email ************************ Address Federal Aviation Administration AAC Regional HR Services Branch 6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155 AHF-S210 Oklahoma City, OK 73169 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 Help For Lateral Transition between specialties, please submit appropriate Qualification Assessment Tool (QAT).Documentation, i.e., Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to ********************** on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. 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 ************************** 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.