USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (Maintenance)
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $195K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance and General Aviation Maintenance) for the Aircraft Evaluation Division. This role is responsible for evaluating and developing complex policies for national aviation programs and functions.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a recognized aircraft evaluation maintenance subject matter expert for AED
Formulates line business (LOB) management policies and systems and ensures proper and timely implementation
Analyzes current program development, implementation and work to predict potential issues, and recommend design and integration solutions for the AED functions
Manages AED policy, schedules, implementation strategies, internal and external communications, and outreach activities
Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns
Leads communication and implementation guidelines with AED branches for new policy changes
Leads national teams or participates to define and develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques for execution of AED responsibilities
Provides division and branch management advisory service which involves identifying long and short-range policy goals, planning procedural changes by advising on logical duties, relationships, sources, availability and full utilization of needed skills, and provides advice on applicable considerations
Analyzes policies by developing baseline performance measurements and comparing performance with the baseline
Creates new solutions and policy interpretations, as situations require
Projects may involve development of new approaches to identifying meaningful and accurate measurement techniques
Leads teams that conduct complex and controversial studies, which result in recommendations to improve technical programs, organizational structures, management policies, and/or work distribution
Provides leadership and aircraft maintenance technical expertise or guidance to others on matters related to complex aviation processes
May lead teams of functional experts to do so
Incorporates analyses into project and program plans
Applies aircraft maintenance experience and advanced knowledge of policies and procedures to track and analyze data to ensure compliance
Coordinates and accomplishes technical tasks
Analyzing and developing policy, guidance, and rules to improve existing technical standards and evaluation processes for the AED
Working as a liaison with FAA policy branches to coordinate the development of policy, rules, and guidance material
Tracking AED compliance audits and development of tools and resources
Developing and writing of aviation safety policy, guidance material, regulations, or related materials
Interpreting and applying laws, policies, and regulations to compliance and analytical reviews or studies, in order to prepare and present materials to answer questions, provide advice and guidance to others and solve problems
Identifies, analyzes and implements solutions for complex/difficult problems and recommends improvements to system and processes
Interprets guidelines and provides management advice and counsel on the operation of assigned programs and interrelationships of such programs
Completes most assignments within the established guidelines but is given considerable discretion to select the most appropriate approach
Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion for policy compliance and alignment with other work activity
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations (if required to participate in the operation of the aircraft)
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA (if required to participate in the operation of the aircraft)
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 (for air carrier maintenance)
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency (for air carrier maintenance)
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness (for air carrier maintenance)
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years (for air carrier maintenance)
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (for air carrier maintenance)
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness (for general aviation maintenance)
Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight (for general aviation maintenance)
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency (for general aviation maintenance)
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years (for general aviation maintenance)
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings (for general aviation maintenance)
Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13
Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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