The FAA seeks a dynamic executive to serve as Director, Air Traffic Safety Operations Oversight Division for the Office of Aviation Safety. The position may be located in Washington, DC or Fort Worth, TX.

The Director, Air Traffic Safety Operations Oversight Division, is responsible for leading the execution of AOV's safety oversight of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO). This division is responsible for facilitating compliance and assuring the continued operational safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) through monitoring all air navigation services within the United States and international areas under the control of the FAA. In its safety oversight role, the division promotes and assures adherence to Safety Management System requirements and principles. The Director provides executive direction to geographically dispersed subordinate managers and 60+ Air Traffic Controllers, Transportation Specialists, and Program Analysts. In addition, the Director oversees the Division's 70 employees, including 10 senior direct reports. The incumbent participates in formulating and administering AOV’s overall budget of $38M.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Directs the execution of safety oversight policies and procedures to promote adherence with ATO’s air traffic and technical operations safety standards. Oversees the review of evaluation requests that deviate from safety standards to ensure that an equivalent level of safety exists.
• Assures continued NAS operational safety through the execution of surveillance activities and the effective monitoring and surveillance of the Air Traffic Services safety program performance.
• Supports the development of national and international safety oversight policies and assists with the issuance of guidelines and standards relating to the air traffic services provider and air navigation for short and long-term safety program planning.
• Oversees the AOV Credentialing and Control Tower Operator Certification Programs and provides policy-related support in evaluating the impact of proposed changes in air traffic procedures, equipment, and technologies.
• Represents the FAA in dealings with high-level officials and maintains liaison with representatives from Congress, the military, the National Transportation Safety Board, other federal agencies, commercial and general aviation organizations, and civic and private groups. Serves as a focal point on a wide variety of technical and managerial issues relating to air traffic services and the air navigation safety program.