Total 8 job vacancies by Federal Aviation Administration

The ASI-PAI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or
functions. The ASI-PAI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or
other work. The ASI-PAI provides policy assistance to field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on
difficult or complex policy interpretations. 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.

ASIs at the FG-13 level issue certificates to and monitor (1) a large and complex aviation organization or
(2) a number of smaller organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one. They
are the primary contact point with the aviation organization(s). They may decide on issuance of the original
certificates. They evaluate and decide upon proposals to change the authorized programs of the
organizations. They continuously monitor the activities of organizations to determine whether they are
following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices

FG-13 assignments are characterized by one or more of the following:

1. Commercially operated aircraft or and the complex avionics equipment associated with such
2. A variety of maintenance operations with diverse types of aircraft; or
3. Novel and complex aviation operations.

FG-13 employees plan and conduct their assignments with substantial technical independence. They receive administrative and policy guidance from their supervisors and policy makers. They also obtain technical advice from higher-level inspectors who are experts on a particular type of aircraft or who have overall program responsibility. They independently plan and carry out a work program to meet the needs and monitor the activities of the organizations for which they have certification responsibility. The scope and complexity of the work program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct inspections and evaluate operations.

The ASI-PAI applies a mastery knowledge level of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge of the
mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility.

The ASI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she
defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes
program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.

Guidelines and precedents are frequently inadequate for dealing with novel or complex operations.
incumbent understand and apply the basic principles of aviation safety and interpret the intent of
the regulations.

Contacts are frequently with owners and top managers of aviation corporations and involve
negotiating and resolving the full range of issues and problems that confront aviation organizations.
Occasionally issues are controversial, arousing considerable public interest.

ASIs at the FG-13 level participate extensively in the certification inspection and surveillance of highly
complex air carrier operations where principal program responsibility is vested in an aviation safety inspector
of higher grade. Employees have broad authority to negotiate with carrier management and
make technical determinations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals.

The ASI provides guidance to field level staff to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique
problems, with the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Develop plans,
techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems and issues.

The ASI is expected to follow established laws, order, policies and regulations that provide general guidance for completing work adjectives but is allowed discretion to develop new or innovative approaches.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The PAI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The PAI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The PAI provides policy assistance to field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to Federal aviation Administration (FAA) policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.

Advises other inspectors of major changes in the operation of the aircraft; Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft; Evaluates new training methods and equipment (e.g., simulators) for initial certification; Serves on national boards that determine the minimum equipment necessary to operate a particular type of aircraft safely; and Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft. Develops plans to resolve problems.

As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over a major air carrier with very extensive and complex avionics. Analyzes flight involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and freight service; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities which are equipped and staffed to handle the latest and most sophisticated turbojet aircraft and associated systems. This level includes responsibility for nationally and internationally prominent carriers who operate the largest, most advanced fleets of turbojet aircraft in the industry

The PAI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.

Assures on a continuing basis that facilities are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials. Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved.

Develops maintenance program requirements through participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal operations inspector. Takes enforcement action in
instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

Evaluates requests to operate under conditions not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves. requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed.

Directs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carrier's maintenance operation, including the following: maintenance, engineering quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs. Analyzes trends to detect. a deterioration in the maintenance program.

Analyzes reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with the maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the FARs.

Directs a highly technical workforce, including functionally integrated teams of operational and support personnel, that provides air traffic control services throughout a geographic area. The work impacts the safe, orderly. and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as segments of the aviation industry. Continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, add value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved. Provides training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates, and is responsible for team building throughout the facility. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts long and short-term priorities. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends awards or bonuses; approves expenses for overtime, equipment, and personnel within the facility; and identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Communicates and reinforces EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities including selection, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Meets or has contact with high ranking military and civilian managers, representatives of the aviation industry. key staff of public interest groups, union representatives, local government managers, professional organizations, and contractors.

Supervises staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious complaints to a higher-level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all are treated in a fair and equitable.

Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

The manager is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic air carrier and/or general aviation environment that includes experience in one or more of the following specialties: Operations, Avionics, Maintenance, Dispatch, and Cabin Safety. Applies an advanced knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and ensures the promotion of the highest level of safety compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing transparency of data exchange that includes the identification of hazards and management of risk.

Manages and sets clear performance standards that promote accountability, a sense of individual responsibility, professionalism, and pride for organizational performance to next level managers (e.g., assistant managers, front line managers, supervisory principle inspector, as applicable). Ensures effective managerial work and work quality across all units and cross-organizational relationships while maintaining unit and individual well-being. Responsible for the leadership, planning, prioritizing, direction, communication, tasking, training, and scheduling of work. Also responsible for time and attendance, leave approval, performance evaluation, corrective and disciplinary actions, and the setting of the front line office goals and objectives.

Supports effective problem solving by ensuring subordinates are accountable to address challenges and barriers, and are clear about roles and responsibilities for decision-making. Confirms active collaboration occurs beyond the office/branch and that solutions fully consider and represent all relevant perspectives/interests. Delegates work and empowers subordinates to decentralize decision-making. Confirms subordinates take on expected work and produce intended results with minimal intervention. Ensure subordinates communicate progress and barriers, and coordinate decisions across organizational boundaries as appropriate. Applies an advanced knowledge of budget, human resource, and other administrative policies and procedures, and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision.

Makes effective resourcing decisions across several work units, teams, or groups; making certain that work units deliver expected output within required time frame and budget. Adjusts resourcing plans as needed to meet changing work conditions. Hold other managers accountable to make good business decisions in meeting the needs of Flight Standards (FS). Defines, plans, and organizes assigned budget, staff and other resources to accomplish objectives for more than one organizational unit or team. Manages budget and reallocates resources among organizational units/projects/programs, or requests additional resources, as needed. Performs critical aspects of the budget planning process, including projecting short-term and long-term future needs and justifying resource requirements. Is accountable of all assigned office equipment.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Holds subordinate managers accountable for maintaining mutually productive partnerships with stakeholders as demonstrated by productive conflict and effective action taking to address issues impeding effectiveness. Meets with stakeholders regularly to identify potential impediments to team and organizational effectiveness. Set and maintain expectations for integrating stakeholder feedback into services provided.

Works as a member of a higher-level leadership team (e.g., Division leadership team) and contribute to problem-solving beyond own function. Builds and maintains an effective office/branch leadership/management team; ensuring units are working together and beyond boundaries exemplified by shared decision-making, commitment to sharing all relevant information and considering inputs from all relevant stakeholders.

Supervises a staff of air traffic control specialist who are responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments. Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibilities, including selection, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner. The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.