Director, Compliance and Airworthiness Division

The Director, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, is responsible for executive oversight of the issuance of all design approvals for domestic and foreign manufacturers, as well as production and original airworthiness certificates. The Director collaborates with all other AIR divisions and the Flight Standards Service to identify resolutions as safety issues may impact existing standards, policy, and delegation systems, including maintenance and operational aspects. In the discharge of these duties and responsibilities, the Director administers a budget of approximately $115M and provides executive direction and oversight to over 600 employees, including direct supervision of two L-band managers.

Specific responsibilities include: Manages and administers all design, production, and airworthiness approvals of aircraft products and parts, including the initial evaluation, approval, and acceptance of relevant applicant processes for domestic and foreign manufacturers. Leads all processes associated with the identification, evaluation, and risk management of product and parts level safety issues. In addition, this functional area includes engineering support for the Flight Standards Service with regard to field support and airworthiness needs.

Manages shared flight test expertise support for the divisions in certification, airworthiness, policy development and systems oversight. Oversees the safety of AIR's Flight Test Program utilizing the advice of the flight test safety officer. Authorizes participation of AIR personnel in the FAA Flight Program and serves as the primary focal point for the FAA Flight Program Executive with regard to AIR participants in the FAA Flight Program.

Provides executive leadership, ensuring the alignment of division resources, activities, and stakeholders with the AIR mission, as well as higher-level agency strategic objectives. The incumbent ensures the development of personnel and resources consistent with AIR's future needs and incorporates the division¿s collective knowledge and experience to overall AIR strategic planning, goal setting, and management. Creates and maintains a professional network by collaborating with other FAA lines of business, other Department of Transportation modals and Federal agencies, other civil aviation authorities, and aviation industry representatives to address issues impacting aviation safety.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you possess the Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELDs) and Mandatory Technical Requirements (TRs) listed above, your application package may be further evaluated by an Executive Rating Panel. Additionally, Hiring Managers may choose to interview highly qualified candidates via one or more interviews.

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.

Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System. 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 This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)Designated or Random Drug Testing required. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

This recruitment will be conducted using a RESUME-ONLY application process.

Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages and must clearly describe your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the Executive Leadership Dimensions and Mandatory Technical Requirements for this position. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted and will result in removal from consideration.

Resumes must be uploaded to your USAJOBS application and submitted in either Word (or Word-compatible) or PDF format. You are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and Qualifications Review Board for examples and tips on preparing an effective executive resume: OPM SES Qualifications Guide. To apply, click the Apply Online button in the job announcement.

You will need to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account: USAJOBS Help. Be sure to upload your two-page resume and all required supporting documents before submitting your application.

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.

RESUME: All applicants must submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. Eligibility and qualifications will be determined solely based on the information provided within this two-page resume.

Your resume must include sufficient detail to validate your qualifications, including employment start and end dates (month/year), position titles, and full-time or part-time status (or average hours worked per week). It must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience and education as they relate to the position's requirements. SF-50: Current U.S.

DOT employees must submit an SF-50 showing eligibility. Submit your current or most recent SF-50. Do not submit an award SF-50, as these do not verify eligibility. Additionally, Career Executives or those with FAA Executive System (FAAES) or Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligibility must submit an SF-50 showing career FAAES or SES to receive non-competitive consideration.

Candidate Development Program (CDP): If you have completed an OPM-approved SES CDP, include a copy of your OPM certificate. Failure to submit any required documents by the closing date will remove you from consideration.