USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (AW), PPM, PP, Fed Ex CMO, CESD23 (ACM)
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $126K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector to join the Federal Aviation Administration. The role involves performing certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for air carriers and operators to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
A. Technical Administration Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis the organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped, have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system: and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the organization's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their management officials; coordinates with the Principal Inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies. Develops maintenance program requirements for engines and APUs through participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL} for engines for approval with Principal Operations Inspector. Takes enforcement action instances of noncompliance with the MEL. Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions
B. Certification Responsible for initial & ongoing certification of engines & APUs for air carriers, aircraft, & air agencies. Responsible for initial & ongoing certification of airmen. makes recommendations on the appointment of designees. Evaluates requests not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions & limitations as needed. Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in development of required engine and APU maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated with the air carrier’s engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribes safe practices, and furnishes clear and specific instructions governing engine & APU maintenance programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto. Determines if the engine and APU maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repair and alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems. Determines if engine and APU overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision. Evaluates an operator's proposed engine and APU reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves engine and APU reliability programs. Determines if the air carrier's training program meets the requirements of the CFRs, is compatible with the engine and APU maintenance program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval
C. Surveillance Directs and/or performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness engine and APU maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carrier's engine and APU maintenance operation, including the following: engine and APU maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs
D. Other May be assigned other duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling such as surveilling other airlines for compliance of engine and APU maintenance compliance
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 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
FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power Plant ratings
One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-13/GS-13 or Pay Band I), as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance
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, 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
Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations (if required)
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA (if required)
Benefits
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