USAJOBS · 14 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector, Boston FSDO, EASD61A (AW-GAV, PAI)
Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $157K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector to serve as the primary operations interface responsible for developing and implementing standards and procedures for aviation maintenance safety issues. The role involves ensuring compliance with Federal regulations and providing policy assistance to field level inspectors on complex issues.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) serves as the primary operations interface
The incumbent is responsible for applying knowledge and experience of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to general aviation maintenance safety issues, air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees, and the FAA
Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet 14 CFR with respect to operations programs
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 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
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
(By comparisonGS-12 employees issue certificates to small and uncomplicated organizations.)
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
The PAI 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 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
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
At FG-13, contacts are frequently with owners and top managers of aviation corporations and involve negotiating and resolving the full range of issues and problems that confront large aviation organizations
Occasionally issues are controversial, arousing considerable public interest
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
(By comparison, GS-12 employees deal with highly complex aviation organizations on narrower, more specific assignments.)
The PAI 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
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
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
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
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. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements: 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); and 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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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