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USAJOBS · 3 hours ago

Aviation Safety Inspector - Airworthiness (General Aviation Avionics)

FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$51K/yr - $97K/yr

1+ years exp

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Assisting in enforcement investigation and preparation of final reports;

Participating in accident/incident and complaint investigation; and

Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Assuring that aviation organization and airmen comply with regulatory requirements and reports deficiencies to the principal inspector or supervisor;

Providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies, and air operators and making recommendations to the principal inspector or supervisor; and

Assisting in the recertification of an operator or agency.

Evaluating mechanics and repair facilities for initial certification and continuing adequacy;

Evaluating the mechanic's training program;

Inspecting aircraft and related equipment for airworthiness; and

Evaluating the maintenance aspects of programs of air carriers and similar commercial operations.

Qualification

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Aviation SafetyAvionicsAircraft MaintenanceRegulatory ComplianceAuditingEnglish Fluency

Required

US Citizenship is required.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Veterans' preference documents must be uploaded/submitted with application.

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, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

Specialized experience involving 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 at the FG-7 level involves developmental assignments, such as work as a Avionics Technician.

Specialized experience at the FG-9 level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities and equipment, such as work as a Lead Avionics Technician.

Specialized experience at the FG-11 involves assignments with a broad scope of responsibility, more variety and less clear guidelines, such as work as a Supervisory Avionics Inspector.

Specialized experience at the FG-12 involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities and working without clear or specific guidelines, such as work as a Manager with responsibility for supervising the maintenance of avionics systems for a Title 14 CFR Part 145 repair station.

Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station for Certain Locations Only and Subject to Fund Availability (U.S. Citizens) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $10,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service, former Federal employees (reinstatements), and student trainees.

A fixed relocation payment of $10,000 will be paid to current Federal employees.

Interviews for the Aviation Safety Inspector positions are conducted at any National Centralized Hiring Process (NCHP) location or via ZOOM, to determine whether they possess the necessary qualifications, competencies and personal qualities to successfully perform Aviation Safety Inspector duties.

If contacted for an interview, interview travel expenses may be reimbursed.

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation.

As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome.