Aviation Safety Inspector, Boston FSDO, EASD61A

The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) serves as the primary operations interface. The incumbent is responsible for applying knowledge and experience of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards programs and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to general aviation maintenance safety issues air carriers air operators air agencies airmen designees and the FAA. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet 14 CFR with respect to operations programs. 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 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-13 level issue certificates to and monitor (1) a large and complex aviation organization or (2) a number of smaller organizations that together are comparable in complexity to one large one. They are the primary contact point with the aviation organization(s). They may decide on issuance of the original certificates. They evaluate and decide upon proposals to change the authorized programs of the organizations. They continuously monitor the activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program Federal regulations and good safety practices. (By comparisonGS-12 employees issue certificates to small and uncomplicated organizations.) FG-13 assignments are characterized by one or more of the following:

operated aircraft or and the complex avionics equipment associated with such aircraft;

2.A variety of maintenance operations with diverse types of aircraft; or

and complex aviation operations.

The PAI applies a mastery knowledge level of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge of the line of business mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility. The PAI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He or she defines organizes and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules analyzes program requirements and accomplishments and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs. Guidelines and precedents are frequently inadequate for dealing with novel or complex operations. FG-13 employees understand and apply the basic principles of aviation safety and interpret the intent of the regulations. At FG-13 contacts are frequently with owners and top managers of aviation corporations and involve negotiating and resolving the full range of issues and problems that confront large aviation organizations. Occasionally issues are controversial arousing considerable public interest. ASIs at the FG-13 level participate extensively in the certification inspection and surveillance of highly complex air carrier operations where principal program responsibility is vested in an aviation safety inspector of higher grade. These FG-13 employees have broad authority to negotiate with carrier management and make technical determinations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals. (By comparison GS-12 employees deal with highly complex aviation organizations on narrower more specific assignments.) The PAI provides guidance to field level staff to solve difficult technical issues. Resolves all but unique problems with the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Performs other duties as assigned.

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).

Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements For All 1825 Positions:

General Requirements for All 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.

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

1. Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance repair and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.
2. Aircraft avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local state or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years.

In addition applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H/FG-12. 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 includes: Experience assisting conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification surveillance investigation and enforcement activities. Additional experience may be in investigating and reporting on accidents incidents and violations.

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

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

Note: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.