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Aviation Safety Inspector Principal Maintenance Inspector (Principal Maintenance Inspector)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $138K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for regulating civil aviation in the United States, and they are seeking a Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) to recommend new and amended regulations for air carrier maintenance safety. The PMI will provide policy assistance to Aviation Safety Inspectors and ensure compliance with maintenance standards and procedures.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The 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 regional and field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations

Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled

Some FG-14 assignments involve region wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft

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

Other FG-14 inspectors establish technical procedures and performance yardsticks and review complete maintenance programs for major air carriers 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 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 major air carriers 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

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 GS-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

Decisions typically have broad impact on the operation or maintenance of a particular type of advanced aircraft, major air carriers, 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

FG-14 employees have critically important and frequently controversial contacts with key officials of major manufacturers, major carriers, and general aviation organizations

Contacts are made to resolve issues which affect the initial certification and major modifications of aircraft, maintenance programs, and their effect on safety and compliance with regulations

The PMI provides guidance to field level staff to solve difficult technical issues

Resolves all but unique problems, with the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist

Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems and issues

Works with management to solve problems

Qualification

FAA Mechanic CertificateAircraft maintenance experienceMulti-engine aircraft knowledgeFederal aviation regulationsTechnical procedures developmentFluency 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)

Selectee will be required to report to a FAA Flight Standards duty location

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

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

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-14 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (FG/GS-13 or Pay Band I) in the normal line of progression

Preferred

Monitoring activities of organizations to determine whether they are following authorized programs and evaluating proposals to change programs

Planning and conducting inspections and surveillance of assigned areas of carrier maintenance operations to assure compliance with Federal aviation regulations

Principal contact with, and having responsibility for the certification, inspection, and surveillance of the maintenance operations of a group of aviation organizations