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Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation-Maintenance) ( Principal Maintenance Inspector)

Miramar, Florida, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $174K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation. The Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) applies extensive knowledge of aviation regulations to develop and implement standards and procedures for general aviation maintenance safety issues.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

PMI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions

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

The PMI provides policy assistance to field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (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

Some FG-14 assignments involve Service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of general aviation maintenance

Other FG-14 inspectors establish technical procedures and performance yardsticks and review maintenance programs, or who have problems of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations

Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity and the organizations monitored are major factors in the industry

ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete maintenance programs for general aviation organizations who are leaders in the aviation industry, or who have problems of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations

Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity

As a Service wide expert on a particular type of aircraft: Advises other inspectors of major changes; Evaluates new training methods and equipment; Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft

As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of general aviation activities, exercises certificate authority; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities

Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air taxis, executive and/or industrial operators, repair stations, and flight and mechanic schools when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier in terms of size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed, scope and technical complexity of operations, management sophistication, industry leadership, and public impact

The magnitude, intensity, and scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors

FG-14 employees evaluate maintenance programs for organizations which utilize complex aircraft, systems, and equipment

Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems

They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines

Supervisors give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action

Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation and maintenance

Because of the precedent-setting nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be reviewed and approved at a higher policy-setting level

The PMI 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

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

FAA Mechanic CertificateGeneral Aviation MaintenanceAircraft Systems MaintenanceAirframe MaintenancePower Plant MaintenanceTechnical Problem SolvingFluency in English

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

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 less 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

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

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice

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

Specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-I, FG/GS-13) level, including experience assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities