Aviation Safety Inspector (AW), PAI, Albany FSDO, EASD01B

Summary The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) serves as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to operations programs governing all matters to general aviation avionics safety issues. Responsibilities The PAI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The PAI mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The PAI provides policy assistance to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled. Some assignments involve Service wide r...