Summary The Aviation Safety Inspector (Dispatch) is assigned to Air Carrier Safety Assurance (ACSA) and interfaces among assigned air carriers, course operators, designated aircraft dispatcher examiners (DADE), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ensures individuals and organizations continuously meet the standards prescribed by Title 14 CFR, applicable agency orders, and directives and ensures compliance in all aspects of dispatch and operational control related issues. Responsibilities Ensures on a continuing basis that the 14 CFR part 121 dispatch centers and/or 14 CFR parts 121/65 dispatch training facilities are properly and adequately organized, equipped, and staffed with qualified aircraft dispatchers, support personnel, instructors, and air transportation supervisors (ATS). Serves as the expert technical advisor on policies and procedures to the principal operations inspector (POI) on assigned areas of the company's approved 14 CFR part(s) 121 and/or 65 training program, dispatch documents and manuals. Participates in the initial certification of new 14 CFR part 121 applicants in all aircraft dispatch/operational control related areas. Reviews dispatcher documents and evaluates related plans to ensure compliance with the regulations and FAA policy and guidance. Recommends changes which may require complex and controversial solutions to the POI that will be required prior to approval of dispatch centers. Reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of manuals and revisions to manuals related to flight dispatching and operational control, including procedures for coordination of dispatch, flight control or flight following procedures as applicable. Develops a work program, in coordination with the POI, to ensure periodic surveillance of operational control centers, 14 CFR parts 121 and 65 training instructors, training programs, and all phases of 14 CFR part 121 air carrier dispatch operations. Monitors aircraft dispatcher training programs conducted by the air carrier and the course operators to ensure compliance with the regulations, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices. Monitors the activities of aircraft dispatchers, instructors and ATS's to determine adequacy and quality of approved 14 CFR part 121 training programs. Advises the POI of any problems and controversial situations and recommends solutions as appropriate. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications General Requirements for All 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 (Aircraft Dispatch) in a safe and efficient manner with or without a reasonable accommodation. Minimum medical requirements include the following: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: 1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or 2. 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. Specialized Experience, Training and Certification Requirements for Specific Positions: In addition to meeting the basic requirements as outlined in HRPM EMP-1.7e (1825 AD) https://employees.faa.gov/org/staffoffices/ahr/program_policies/policy_guidance/hr_policies/hrpm/emp/emp_sup/emp-1-7_1825AD/ Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements as outlined below: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG-12 or FV-H 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 may include but is not limited to: work at the FG-12 or FV-H level conducting investigations, providing expert technical advice on policy and procedures, evaluating operational control and dispatch facilities, monitoring aircraft dispatcher programs, conducting investigations of public complaints and congressional inquiries. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education High school diploma or equivalent. 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. 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 KSA 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. How You Will Be Evaluated for Internal Announcements: 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 one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Incomplete Applications: 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. Selectee will be required to report to a FAA/AVS facility within their assigned duty location. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Ingrade/Downgrade applications will be accepted. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA