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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Aviation Safety Inspector, (ACM) (Assistant Partial Program Manager)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $117K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector assigned to the Flight Standards Service. The incumbent will be responsible for applying knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures governing air carrier maintenance safety issues.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions

The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work

The ASI provides policy assistance to regional and field level 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

FG-13 assignments are characterized by one or more of the following: 1. Multiengine turboprop or turbojet aircraft or the complex avionics equipment associated with such aircraft; 2. A variety of flight or maintenance operations with diverse types of aircraft which may include turbine powered aircraft; or 3. Novel and complex aviation operations

FG-13 employees plan and conduct their assignments with substantial technical independence

They receive administrative and policy guidance from their supervisors and policy makers

They also obtain technical advice from higher-level inspectors who are experts on a particular type of aircraft or who have overall program responsibility

They independently plan and carry out a work program to meet the needs and monitor the activities of the organizations for which they have certification responsibility

The scope and complexity of the work program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct inspections and evaluate operations

The ASI 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 ASI 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

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

FAA Mechanic CertificateAircraft maintenance experienceAirworthiness certificationMaintenance program developmentComplex aviation operationsFluency in EnglishCommunication skills

Required

US Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

This is not a virtual or remotely-sited position

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner

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

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)

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

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness

Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or more maximum certificated takeoff weight

Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency

Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years

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, to include completed training in Maintenance, equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 in the Federal Service

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (Current Federal Employee) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.