OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- (A) Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 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.
Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants MUST meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.
Medical Requirements: 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:
1. 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);
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
3. Not have any physical conditions that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to operate/occupy a flight deck observer’s seat (jumpseat) or a cabin passenger seat in a variety of aircraft.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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-7, FG-9, FG-11, or FG-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.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following:
- (A) Valid expired or unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with airplane category rating or have experience serving as an instructor as part of an approved program or course (e.g., Part 121, 135, 141, or 142, or Uniformed Services) which provided instruction in aircraft or flight simulation training devices for single-engine airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, and instrument procedures. Must have given a minimum of 200 hours of flight instruction in an airplane, a flight simulation training device for an airplane, or a combination of both.
- (B) Possession of valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating;
- (C) Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work has led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft;
- (D) Minimum of 1,500 total flight hours;
- (E) Possession of airplane category and single-engine and multi-engine land (airplane) ratings; and
- (F) Not more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
Specialized experience at the FG-12 grade level involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring the employee to plan and organize, set priorities, and work without clear or specific guidelines. Work at this grade level/pay band is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.
Specialized experience at the FG-11 grade level involves assignments that typically have a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and some ambiguity in guidelines. Work at this grade level/pay band is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and specific guidelines.
Specialized experience at the FG-9 grade level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities, and equipment. Work at this grade level/pay band is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions.
Specialized experience at the FG-7 grade level involves developmental assignments which assist employees of higher grade. Work at this level is typically subject to close review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions.