Sec. 430. STAFFING MODEL FOR AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTORS
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## SEC. 430 STAFFING MODEL FOR AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTORS **[**[49 U.S.C. 44701 note](/us/usc/t49/s44701)**]** ###
(a)In General Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall review and, as necessary, revise the staffing model for aviation safety inspectors. ###
(b)Requirements ####
(1)Consideration of prior studies and reports In reviewing and revising the model, the Administrator shall take into consideration the contents and recommendations contained in the following: #####
(A)The 2006 report released by the National Research Council titled “Staffing Standards for Aviation Safety Inspectors”. #####
(B)The 2007 study released by the National Academy of Sciences titled “Staffing Standards for Aviation Safety Inspectors”. #####
(C)The 2013 report released by Grant Thornton LLP, titled “ASTARS Gap Analysis Study: Comparison of the AVS Staffing Model for Aviation Safety Inspectors to the National Academy of Sciences’ Recommendations Final Report”. #####
(D)The 2021 report released by the inspector general of the Department of Transportation titled “FAA Can Increase Its Inspector Staffing Model’s Effectiveness by Implementing System Improvements and Maximizing Its Capabilities”. #####
(E)The FAA Fiscal Year 2023 Aviation Safety Workforce Plan conducted to satisfy the requirements of section 104 of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act, as enacted in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (49 U.S.C. 44701 note). ####
(2)Assessments In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall assess the following: #####
(A)Projected staffing needs at the service and office level. #####
(B)Forecasted attrition of the aviation safety inspector workforce. #####
(C)Forecasted workload of aviation safety inspectors, including responsibilities associated with overseeing aviation manufacturers and new airspace entrants. #####
(D)Means by which field managers use the model to assess aviation safety inspector staffing and provide feedback on resources needed at the office level. #####
(E)Work performed by aviation safety inspectors in comparison to designees acting on behalf of the Administrator. #####
(F)Any associated performance metrics to inform periodic comparisons to actual aviation safety inspector staffing level results. ####
(3)Consultation In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall consult with interested persons, including the exclusive collective bargaining representative for aviation safety inspectors certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code.
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STAFFING MODEL FOR AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTORS
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