Director, Office of Safety Standards

The Director, Office of Safety Standards, serves as a key executive leader within Aviation Safety's Flight Standards Service with responsibility for establishing and overseeing standards, policy, and guidance governing aircraft operations, maintenance, alterations, designee programs, flight technologies, safety promotion, and international operations. In the discharge of these duties and responsibilities, the Director exercises executive leadership and program direction over eight Flight Standards divisions. The Director administers a budget of approximately $238M and provides executive direction and oversight to over 1,300 employees, including direct supervision of two executives and 8 L-bands. Specific responsibilities include: Oversees aviation safety programs, policies, and standards governing air carrier and air taxi operations, aircraft evaluation and operational suitability, and operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, safety standards, and national operational objectives. Provides executive oversight of international aviation agreements, foreign air carrier and foreign repair station activities, and coordination with international civil aviation authorities to promote global aviation safety harmonization and regulatory compliance. Directs policy and standards development associated with airspace requirements, flight technologies, and operational procedures supporting safe and efficient use of the NAS. Provides executive leadership in identifying emerging operational risks, evaluating safety data and trends, and implementing standards and policies that promote continuous improvement in aviation safety and operational effectiveness. Creates and maintains a professional network of supporting leaders by collaborating extensively with senior FAA executives, government agencies, industry representatives, and international aviation partners to advance aviation safety objectives, support organizational transformation initiatives, and promote a proactive, data-driven safety culture throughout the National Airspace System.