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USDA · 12 hours ago

Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness)

Ely, MN

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

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Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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Responsibilities

Scheduling and approving all inspections and maintenance actions of assigned aircraft;

Inspecting and providing surveillance and oversight of aircraft, which have undergone major overhaul, alterations, or repairs;

Determining appropriate maintenance activity level for complex and critical maintenance issues.

Qualification

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FAA AirframePowerplant CertificateFAA Inspection AuthorizationAircraft maintenance experienceScheduling inspectionsInspecting aircraftDetermining maintenance activity levelFluency in EnglishPhysical ability for aviation dutiesFAA regulations

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.

Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Must hold a current and valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Power plant (A and P) Certificate.

Must hold a current and valid Federal Aviation Administration Inspection Authorization (IA).

This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

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.

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of FAA civil certificated airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight OR 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.

Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.

FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

For the GS-13: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the in the Federal service.