Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACV (APAI))

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector accomplishes the following:

Technical Administration
On a continuing basis ensures organizations are properly and adequately organized staffed and equipped; establishes and conducts adequate training programs; maintains record keeping systems; and ensures procedures meet regulatory requirements.

Chairs joint FAA and industry meetings. Maintains regular contact with organizations assigned and coordinates with management officials. Requires or directs correction of deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved.

Develops avionics program requirements through participation on maintenance review boards. Coordinates minimum equipment list (MEL) approvals with the POI. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance.

Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Conducts investigations of public complaints congressional inquiries and aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel testifies at court trials and formal hearings and gives dispositions.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.

Assists Principal Inspector in planning and implementing certificate holders surveillance via usage of appropriate safety systems.

Certification
Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of air carriers aircraft airmen and air agencies. Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.

Evaluates requests to operate under conditions not previously specified in the airworthiness portion of the operations specifications and approves/disapproves requests providing additional conditions and limitations as needed.

Provides guidance to assigned air carrier in the development of maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the airworthiness programs and revisions. Ensures manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements prescribe safe practices and furnish clear and specific instructions governing airworthiness programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments.

Determines if maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carrier for the purpose of overhaul work major repairs alterations and other maintenance are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems.

Determines if overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.

Evaluates operators proposed reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves reliability programs.

Determines if air carriers training program meets requirements of 14 CFR is compatible with the airworthiness program is properly organized and effectively conducted and results in trained and competent personnel.

Surveillance
Directs the inspection and surveillance of air carriers continuous airworthiness program. Monitors all phases of the air carriers airworthiness operation including maintenance engineering quality control production control training and reliability programs.

Analyzes trends to detect deterioration in the airworthiness program.

Analyzes reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with airworthiness program and ensures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet requirements of 14 CFR.

Responsible for monitoring the activities of air operators air agencies airmen and designees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards:

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.

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 air carrier 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. Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
3. 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.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-I FG/GS-13 grade 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 avionics activities on FAR Part 121 air carriers/air operators.

Note: Recency of specialized experience is waived for employees currently 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.