Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) Job in May be filled in various FAA duty locations

Vacancy No. AGL-AFX-25-0038-95330 Department Federal Aviation Administration
Salary $124,531.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/16/2025 Close Date 8/5/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
May be filled in various FAA duty locations


Summary

The Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) is assigned to the Aircraft Evaluation Division AFS-100 is responsible to standardize training and certification as the basis for follow-on continuous operational safety programs.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent AVS and AMA-200 Line of Business employees.

Duties

Develops a work program to allocate time between each of the AED branches as needed.

Determines the training validated by the AED and includes in the Flight Standards Board (FSB) report, used as the basis document for principles to reference when they review a carrier’s proposed training program.

Serves as the technical advisor to the FSB lead on assigned areas of the proposed flight attendant training program and all cabin safety related programs and processes.

Coordinates and validates technical instructions, policies, orders, and procedures through the FSB lead and related Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel to ensure comprehensive content of training curriculum.

Conducts investigations related to FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) safety recommendations as well as congressional inquiries related to cabin safety issues, aircraft incidents and accidents when requested.

Serves as the team leader for applicants and certificate holders in performing evacuation demonstrations of aircraft.

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to the FSB lead as well as to legal counsel. Assists the NTSB and FAA Aircraft Accident Investigation teams in determining the appropriateness of cabin safety personnel actions before, during, and after the accident/incident sequence. The cabin safety chair will be prepared to testify at court trials, formal NTSB hearings, congressional hearings, and give depositions when required.

Participates in FAA special projects as well as international working groups to harmonize cabin safety training programs, procedures, and policies. Reports project and working group activities to the appropriate AED manager for dissemination. Serves as an expert national resource and international resource and will be available as a subject matter expert to advise FAA Headquarters personnel as required.

Validates training courseware and training course delivery. May provide post course field support to aviation safety inspectors, front line mangers, and managers on all aspects of cabin safety and cabin operational policies and procedures.

Provides technical support regarding safety in all cabin procedures, including aircraft emergency equipment for assigned air carriers, air operators and certificate applicants.

Implements new Flight Standards system safety business processes and regulatory requirements and introduces those concepts and principles to the aviation industry and other stakeholders.

Performs initial certification of new operators in all cabin safety related areas. Reviews all documents and evaluates all plans to ensure compliance with the title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), FAA policy, and appropriate FAA guidance.

The position requires the application of independent judgement and a high degree of innovation in accomplishing duties and identifying situations having impact on the agency’s designee program. The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters. Decisions have broad impact on FAA designee programs and aviation safety.

Requirements

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).
  • May be used to fill positions in any FS100 branch.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements.

All applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

a. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation Regulations violations in the last five

b. years;

c. Valid State driver’s license;

d. Fluency in the English language;

e. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and

f. High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements.

The minimum medical requirements include the following:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector (Cabin Safety) position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

a. Have good distance vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted)

b. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and

c. 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.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class FAA medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

d. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or

e. 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 demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes: assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification of Cabin Safety Operations for passenger carrying multi-engine aircraft over 12,500 gross takeoff weight.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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

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); Demonstrated Abilities; Leadership and Management Dimensions; 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.

Duty Location:

Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Aviation Safety (AVS) Duty Location.

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.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

In-grade/downgrade applications will be accepted.

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Benefits

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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.

Required Documents

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), must be submitted.

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

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.

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)

  • Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

  • Employer's name and address

  • Supervisor name and phone number

  • Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

  • Salary (optional)


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

Parris Zaragoza
Phone
1 (847) 294-7769
Fax
1 (847) 294-7858
Email
parris.a.zaragoza@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AGL Regional HR Services Branch
2300 E. Devon Ave., Room 250
AHF-N310
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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.

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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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