Aviation Safety Inspector

The PMI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The PMI mostly independently plans designs and carries out programs projects studies or other work. The PMI provides policy assistance to field level 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.

ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete maintenance programs for general aviation organizations who are leaders in the aviation industry or who have problems of comparable scope and complexity or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.

The following assignments are illustrative:

1. As a Service wide expert on a particular type of aircraft: Advises other inspectors of major changes; Evaluates new training methods and equipment; Serves on boards that evaluate incidents accidents complaints and other serious problems relating to the aircraft.
2. As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of general aviation activities exercises certificate authority; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities.
3. Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air taxis executive and/or industrial operators repair stations and flight and mechanic schools when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier in terms of size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed scope and technical complexity of operations management sophistication industry leadership and public impact. The magnitude intensity and scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors.

FG-14 employees evaluate maintenance programs for organizations which utilize complex aircraft systems and equipment. Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology incorporated in the aircraft systems and equipment employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems. Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation and maintenance.

The PMI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. They define organize and use resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules analyze program requirements and accomplishments and make or direct adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.

Decisions typically have broad impact on the operation or maintenance of a particular type of advanced aircraft major air carriers or a geographic area containing a variety of novel and/or complex aviation operations. Decisions also have a significant effect on the safety of the flying public.

Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The PMI occasionally represents the agency as a point of contact for policy development inspection activities or as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training.

The PMI keeps management informed of the status of all programs and projects and is held accountable for the technical accuracy proper coordination and timeliness of completed staff work.

Assists in the preparation of a variety of technical and high priority correspondence to the Divisions aviation industry other governmental agencies members of Congress and the general public.

Performs other duties as required.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Position is designated as Moderate Risk; a background investigation may be required.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All 1825 Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
2. Valid State drivers license
3. Fluency in the English language
4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance and
5. 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 with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

1. 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);
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
3. 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:

1. Possess a valid second class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
2. 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:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
2. 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.

When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes power plants and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local state or Federal governmental agency.
4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

In addition applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-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 defined as: Assisting conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification surveillance investigation and compliance recommendation of maintenance activities on FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.

The recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.