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Aviation Safety Inspector (GA Operations Instructor)
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
AVS,AFX,Foundational Business, WDD, Commerical Transportation Ops Branch, AFB-570
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This position is in the Workforce Developmental Division (AFB-500). This position is developmental to the FG-1825-14 and will be involved with on-the-job and formal training in developing instructor and course management skills. Researches, observes training programs for flight standards inspectors and specialists concerning regulations policies, and procedures, and specialized training on aircraft and courses covering surveillance, agencies, and air carriers.
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Summary
This position is in the Workforce Developmental Division (AFB-500). This position is developmental to the FG-1825-14 and will be involved with on-the-job and formal training in developing instructor and course management skills. Researches, observes training programs for flight standards inspectors and specialists concerning regulations policies, and procedures, and specialized training on aircraft and courses covering surveillance, agencies, and air carriers.
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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/11/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 11, 2026
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location
2 vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,925 - $118,204 per year
Salary shown reflects base pay only. Locality will be determined upon selection.
Pay scale & grade
FG 13
Promotion potential 14
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by PAACE: Consolidated.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number AAL-AFB-26-AKDCB-99645 Control number 877470900
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Open to current, permanent FAA employees.
Duties
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The Aviation Safety Inspector, General Aviation - Instructor must hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate or hold a Commercial Pilot certificate with multi-engine land and instrument ratings. Develops/applies the latest methods and techniques of instruction obtained through attendance at formal instructor training courses and seminars. Applies knowledge of inspection and surveillance programs in assisting new and/or higher-level instructors in course management, development of new courses, revision of existing courses, outlines, lesson plans, and the application of Federal Aviation Regulation changes to existing courseware.
Maintains liaison with aviation safety inspectors who conduct the Air Carrier Airmen Certification Program and serves in an advisory and consulting capacity on job functions in that specialty. Evaluates training plans for both existing and new courses to ensure the analysis of alternative methods of training is complete and out-of-agency approaches to training have been thoroughly and properly considered. Recommends to the supervisor improvements and revisions to existing approved courses and the overall training program.
Applies analytical and evaluative techniques to conduct literature research, task analysis, organization design; and to resolve administrative/management issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Conducts on-going critical reviews of the course materials and presentations. Develop and analyze tests to ensure the objectives of the course are met.
The inspector applies advanced technical knowledge of the aviation industry, the general principles of aviation safety, Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing aviation safety as well as knowledge of FAA evaluation techniques and specific organization practices to assigned projects.
Performs additional duties, staff functions, and special assignments as directed by supervisor. Provides support to the management team in the preparation and administration of the budget; coordination of staff training and travel administration; program management and planning; workload scheduling; space utilization/resource management; security; property management (i.e., accountable items; reports and records as required).
May perform other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Minimum Eligibility Requirements For All Positions:
Basic Requirements:
Medical Requirements:
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:
Specialized Experience, Training, And Certification Requirements For Specific Positions
Applicants must meet the specific requirements described below for the following types of Aviation Safety Inspector positions:
When the predominant work involves general aviation operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
NOTE: Recency of specialized experience requirements is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series (this covers internal placement actions including promotions, reassignments, voluntary changes to lower grades, transfers or reinstatements to same or lower grade that currently or previously held).
Specialized Experience:
To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the 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: Experience providing Flight Standards organizations and industry with authoritative expert technical guidance and operational control, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Education
KSA Information:
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.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), Demonstrated Abilities and 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.
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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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
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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
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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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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
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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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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
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Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be required to verify area of consideration.
MUST provide an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate or hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with multiengine land and instrument rating and be eligible for an ATP Certificate. If the back side of the licenses/certificates contains the ratings, be sure to copy both sides.
Supporting documentation (i.e. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), Certificates and Licenses) will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@FAA.GOV 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 https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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
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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.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
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.
Agency contact information
Daphne Becker
Phone 1 (907) 271-4451 Fax 1 (907) 271-5367 Email daphne.c.becker@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
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
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Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will be required to verify area of consideration.
MUST provide an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate or hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with multiengine land and instrument rating and be eligible for an ATP Certificate. If the back side of the licenses/certificates contains the ratings, be sure to copy both sides.
Supporting documentation (i.e. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), Certificates and Licenses) will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded to your profile or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@FAA.GOV 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 https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
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.
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Agency contact information
Daphne Becker
Phone 1 (907) 271-4451 Fax 1 (907) 271-5367 Email daphne.c.becker@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
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.
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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
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Agency contact information
Daphne Becker
Phone 1 (907) 271-4451 Fax 1 (907) 271-5367 Email daphne.c.becker@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
US
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Summary
This position is in the Workforce Developmental Division (AFB-500). This position is developmental to the FG-1825-14 and will be involved with on-the-job and formal training in developing instructor and course management skills. Researches, observes training programs for flight standards inspectors and specialists concerning regulations policies, and procedures, and specialized training on aircraft and courses covering surveillance, agencies, and air carriers.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/11/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 11, 2026
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location
2 vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,925 - $118,204 per year
Salary shown reflects base pay only. Locality will be determined upon selection.
Pay scale & grade
FG 13
Promotion potential 14
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by PAACE: Consolidated.
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number AAL-AFB-26-AKDCB-99645 Control number 877470900
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