Aviation Safety Inspector (AW), Principal Avionics Inspector, General Aviation
The incumbent has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration programs. Determines the need for, and then establishes work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned organizations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations.Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedure that meet all regulatory requirements. Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials. Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved. Develops maintenance program requirements through participation on Maintenance Review Board. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal operations inspector. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.Is responsible for the conduct of 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 depositions. Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance. Has responsibility for initial and ongoing certification of air carriers, aircraft, airmen, and agencies. Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.Evaluates requests to operate under conditions not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves request and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed. Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development of required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the air carrier's maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing maintenance programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto.Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repairs, alteration, 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 an operator's proposed reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves reliability programs. Determines if the air carrier's training program meets the requirements of the FARs, is compatible with the maintenance program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel. Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the FARs. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval. Medical Requirements:
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:
A. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);C. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.Specialized
Experience:
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year/52weeks of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-12 and/or FV-H level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.The specialized experience for this position also includes, but are not limited to:
Develops maintenance programs. Conducts enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports, and recommendations on disposition. Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development or required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems.In addition to the specialized experience requirement you must meet all of the following requirements for General Aviation Avionics Aviation Safety Inspectors:
A. Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.B. 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.NOTE:
Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the FG-1825 series.For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htmQualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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:
A. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);C. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.Specialized
Experience:
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year/52weeks of specialized experience equivalent to FG/GS-12 and/or FV-H level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.The specialized experience for this position also includes, but are not limited to:
Develops maintenance programs. Conducts enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports, and recommendations on disposition. Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development or required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems.In addition to the specialized experience requirement you must meet all of the following requirements for General Aviation Avionics Aviation Safety Inspectors:
A. Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.B. 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.NOTE:
Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the FG-1825 series.For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htmQualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their Work History.
- Department:
1825 Aviation Safety - Salary Range:
$102,040 to $132,649 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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