Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness), Air Carrier Maintenance

Summary

This position is assigned to the Flight Standards Service and serves as an international Aviation Safety Inspector responsible for supporting, developing and managing the International Program Division responsibilities regarding the monitoring of foreign air carriers. May involve managing a specific program(s) within the branch and requests under 14 CFR parts 129 and 375, policy development, and Flight Standards Inspector guidance.

Duties

• Serves as Flight Standards technical expert with responsibility for the planning, development, standardization, evaluation and effectiveness of operational policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards, and other applicable standards in support of assigned programs. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned program areas. Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs. Assists and advises division management and other Flight Standards management in developing and presenting background and justification on proposals, which require headquarters decision, or coordination with other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lines of business, Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of State (DOS), Department of Defense (DOD), other interested agencies, ICAO, or foreign governments. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and evaluating, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations related to assigned technical programs. Evaluates regulatory petitions or proposals from within or outside the agency, and recommends the development of new or amended rules, regulations, or other regulatory material, and the discontinuance of rules and regulations. Responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding assigned technical programs for original petitions for exemptions, and coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards Organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response. The inspector often engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs. May represent the agency as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training for assigned technical programs. May serve as a course mentor for formal training courses within assigned technical programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

OPM Qualification Standard for the Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier Maintenance specialty (from the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions) is located at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/ General Requirements for All Positions: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver's license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner and must meet all of the following requirements. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must: Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA. Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position. Specialized Experience: When the predominant work involves air carrier maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance) positions must meet all of the following requirements. 1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program. 2. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency. 3. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. 4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years. 5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is: Assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation or compliance recommendation of maintenance activities on FAR Part 145 repair stations. In addition to the qualification requirements listed above, The following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position: 1) Experience with data quality review against established guidelines. 2) Experience with certificate management, (14 CFR) part numbers 121, 135, or 145. Selective Placement Factor (SPF) is a knowledge, skill or ability (KSA) or competency essential for satisfactory performance in the announced position. Applicants MUST include examples of specialized exp…

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.