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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

Aviation Safety Inspector - Airworthiness (Air Carrier Maintenance)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $98K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking an Air Carrier Maintenance Inspector to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft. The role involves evaluating mechanics and repair facilities, inspecting aircraft, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluating mechanics and repair facilities for initial certification and continuing adequacy

Evaluating the mechanic's training program

Inspecting aircraft and related equipment for airworthiness; and

Evaluating the maintenance aspects of programs of air carriers and similar commercial operations. The evaluations may include the adequacy of maintenance facilities, equipment and procedures; the competence of employees; the adequacy of the program or schedule for periodic maintenance and overhauls; and the airworthiness of the aircraft

Safety Inspectors (Airworthiness) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations and advisory duties however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialty is knowledge and skill pertaining to the maintenance and airworthiness of aircraft

Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours

Qualification

FAA Mechanic CertificateAircraft maintenance experienceAirframePower plantFluency in EnglishTeamworkAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

US Citizenship is required

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

Must include FRONT and BACK of FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings

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

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program

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

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

Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years

FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings

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

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)

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 that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft