Deputy Director, Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance

The Deputy Director, Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance B, is responsible for the oversight of air carriers conducting operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, assuring aviation safety and compliance. The Deputy Director also plays a critical role in contributing to Flight Standards Safety Management System (SMS) and Safety Assurance responsibilities with the Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance (ACSA). Exercises executive leadership and program direction over 3 ACSA divisions with approximately 683 employees, including direct supervision of 3 L band Division Managers, and oversight of approximately $4M budget. 

• Leads, directs, and coaches a staff of aviation safety experts and other professionals in developing and implementing national safety initiatives and policies, data-supported approaches, and utilizing Risk-Based Decision Making frameworks to identify and deploy innovative technologies to reduce injuries and fatalities in the aviation industry.
• Oversees initiatives related to operators' flight procedures and operating methods, airmen qualifications and proficiency, aircraft maintenance oversight, data-driven safety analysis, and the continuous improvement of safety assurance processes to ensure stakeholder and public needs are proactively and expeditiously met.
• Oversees the investigations of accidents, incidents, and possible violations of 14 CFR and ensuring compliance of operators' flight procedures, operating methods, airmen qualifications and proficiency, and aircraft maintenance conducted under, or integrally related to, part 121.
• Leads enterprise-wide efforts involving Part 121 air carrier and air taxi operations; certificate management and surveillance programs; and accident, incident, and enforcement investigations to ensure effective regulatory oversight and compliance with applicable aviation safety standards.

Note: This position may be impacted by an upcoming realignment.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• You will be required to serve a one-year FAA Executive System (FAAES) probationary period unless you have previously completed a probationary period in either the FAAES or the Senior Executive Service (SES).
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must clearly articulate and describe within your two (2) page resume evidence that you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) related to this position. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. Applicants who do not possess these criteria are ineligible for further consideration.

Please do not submit separate documents addressing the Technical Requirements (TRs) and Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs), only your two (2) page resume will be accepted and considered.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT (TR):

• TR 1: Demonstrated leadership experience providing oversight and strategic direction for aviation certification, regulatory oversight, and safety assurance functions for air carriers and related aviation operations.
  

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS (ELDs)

• ELD 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This ELD requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

• ELD 2: Driving Efficiency -This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

• ELD 3: Merit and Competence - This ELD involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

• ELD 4: Leading People - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

• ELD 5: Achieving Results - This ELD involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: Applicants who are current Officers or Executives (EV-1 or EV-2 level) of the FAA Executive System (FAAES), Career Senior Executive Service (SES), individuals certified through successful completion of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or those with Career SES reinstatement eligibility are not required to address the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs). Such applicants must provide documentation verifying eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the FAAES (e.g., SF-50, or certification from OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB).