USAJOBS · 9 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector, Rapid City FSDO, GLSD23 (AW-General Aviation Maintenance)
Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $138K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector located in Rapid City, SD. The role involves independently planning and conducting inspections and evaluations of aviation organizations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions
The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work
The ASI provides policy assistance to field level 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
ASIs at the FG-13 level issue certificates to and monitor (1) a large and complex aviation organization or (2) a number of smaller organizations that, together, are comparable in complexity to one large one
They are the primary contact point with the aviation organization(s)
They may decide on issuance of the original certificates
They evaluate and decide upon proposals to change the authorized programs of the organizations
They continuously monitor the activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices
FG-13 assignments are characterized by one or more of the following:
1. Commercially operated aircraft or and the complex avionics equipment associated with such aircraft
2. A variety of maintenance operations with diverse types of aircraft; or
3. Novel and complex aviation operations
FG-13 employees plan and conduct their assignments with substantial technical independence
They receive administrative and policy guidance from their supervisors and policy makers
They also obtain technical advice from higher-level inspectors who are experts on a particular type of aircraft or who have overall program responsibility
They independently plan and carry out a work program to meet the needs and monitor the activities of the organizations for which they have certification responsibility
The scope and complexity of the work program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct inspections and evaluate operations
The ASI applies a mastery knowledge level of the appropriate specialization and a broad knowledge of the line of business mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility
The ASI 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
Guidelines and precedents are frequently inadequate for dealing with novel or complex operations
FG-13 employees understand and apply the basic principles of aviation safety and interpret the intent of the regulations
ASIs at the FG-13 level participate extensively in the certification inspection and surveillance of highly complex air carrier operations where principal program responsibility is vested in an aviation safety inspector of higher grade
These FG-13 employees have broad authority to negotiate with carrier management and make technical determinations within the coverage of approved specifications and policy manuals
The ASI 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
The ASI keeps management informed of all programs and projects and is held accountable for the technical accuracy, proper coordination, and timeliness of completed staff work
Provides staff assistance and serves as advisor to the manager on all matters pertaining to assigned tasking
Assists Safety Assurance ASIs, aviation safety technicians, and others on queries that are technical or guidance related
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
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
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
Specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H/FG-12 level
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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