Safety Inspector - SME (Aviation)

SUMMARY

The Safety Inspector SME requires extensive experience as a FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) - Operations, including direct experience within a Certificate Management Office (CMO) overseeing Part 121 air carriers operating large transport category aircraft.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. 

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.  

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must be able to obtain a customer clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field and twenty (20) + years experience conducting an exhaustive review of related regulations, guidance, or policy; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Airline Transport Pilot, Airplane Multi-Engine Land

A320, A350, B-727, B-737, B-777, B-787, DA-2000, DA-2EASy, DA-7X,

DA-EASy, EMB-550, ERJ-170, ERJ-190, FK-28, L-382, L-382J

Flight Instructor, Airplane ME Land, Instrument Airplane, Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS)

Ground Instructor, Advanced

Flight Engineer, Turbojet

Private Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Tail Wheel, Current

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Safety Inspector SME requires extensive experience as a FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) - Operations, including direct experience within a Certificate Management Office (CMO) overseeing Part 121 air carriers operating large transport category aircraft.

The SME must demonstrate a proven track record in making operational suitability determinations, with specific expertise in evaluating flightcrew task allocation, workload dynamics, and minimum crew complement requirements.

Experience as a Human Factors Research Subject Matter Expert on Enhanced Flight Vision Systems, Synthetic Vision Guidance Systems, Combined Vision Systems, Head Up Displays, Head Worn Displays, Night Vision Imaging Systems

The candidate must possess extensive experience reading, interpreting, and applying complex FAA operational rules, guidance materials, and policy relevant to crew complement and workload determinations, including a deep working knowledge of 14 CFR § 25.1523, 14 CFR § 121.385, and other relevant regulations, policy, and guidance.

The candidate must have direct experience working on complex aircraft certification projects, specifically focused on evaluating human factors data to support flight-crew workload assessments and minimum crew complement decisions.

Experience with executing regulatory reviews,

Experience with developing survey and semi-structured interview questions, and the structural design and refinement of a research plan

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

EOE including Disability/Vet 

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.* 

The estimated pay range for this role is $83/hr to $85/hr, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical 

• Dental 

• Vision 

• 401(k) 

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance 

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D 

• Legal-Aid Program 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays 

• Training and Development Opportunities 

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).