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Aviation Safety Inspector (GA-Avionics) (Assistant Principal Avionics Inspector (GA))

Miramar, Florida, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $147K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Assistant Principal Avionics Inspector (APAI) to assist the Principal Avionics Inspector in performing certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for air carriers and operators. The role involves overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements and developing maintenance program requirements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 procedures 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 Boards

Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal operations inspector

Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL

The Inspector 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 non-routine surveillance

The Inspector is 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 requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed

Provides guidance to the assigned air agency in the development of required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems

Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the air processes and revisions: programs and revisions thereto

Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing maintenance processes

Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto

Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air agencies for purpose of overhaul work, major repairs, alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory

Reviews changes and negotiates with air agency 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

Directs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness maintenance program

Monitors all phases of the air carrier's maintenance operation, including the following: maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs

Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the maintenance program

May be assigned other duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling

Qualification

Aircraft avionics experienceCertificationSurveillanceInvestigationEnforcementTechnical assistanceFluency in English

Required

US Citizenship is required

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

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

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, 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

Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft

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 (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-H, FG/GS-12) level

Specialized experience includes experience assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities

Additional experience may be in investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations