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Aviation Safety Inspector, (General Aviation - Avionics) (Principal Avionics Inspector)

Brentwood, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $169K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) to serve as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. This role is responsible for ensuring that assigned organizations comply with aviation regulations and overseeing general aviation avionics safety issues.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

The PAI provides policy assistance to 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 flight avionics for an advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft

Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft

ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs for leaders in the aviation industry, or organizations 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

The following assignments are illustrative: 1.As a Service wide expert on a particular type of advanced aircraft: -- Advises other inspectors of major changes; -- Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft; -- Evaluates new training methods and equipment for initial certification; -- Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft

Develops plans to resolve problems. 2.As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance oversight of general aviation and air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over operators with avionics

Evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities

(By comparison, FG-13 employees exercise certificate authority over less complex air carriers or perform major portions of the certification, inspection, and surveillance for major carriers under the direction of FG-14 inspectors.) 3. Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air taxis, carriers, executive and/or industrial operators, repair stations, and mechanic schools

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 flight operations 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 PAI 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

Decisions typically have broad impact on the operation, maintenance of a particular type of advanced aircraft, or a geographic area containing a variety of novel and/or complex aviation operations

Decisions also have a significant effect on the safety of the flying public

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Aircraft avionics experienceMaintenance of avionics systemsCertificationComplianceSupervision in repair stationsFluency 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

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

Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations

Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA

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

Demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 level

Specialized experience includes: Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and compliance recommendation of avionics systems on FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators