Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance)

Federal Aviation Administration •

San Diego, California, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

As a Aviation Safety Inspector and staff assistant to the Branch Manager, the incumbent develops division procedures and conducts operational evaluation and analysis of the airworthiness work of the division and of the International Field Offices (IFOs) concerning the investigation, inspection and surveillance, regulatory compliance and enforcement, certification, certificate management and aircraft maintenance of foreign operators and entities in a foreign geographic location.

Duties

The incumbent, evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of safety regulations, and has responsibility for perceiving the need for, recommending the initiation of, and justifying new or amended regulations to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and supplementary regulatory material. The incumbent of this position is responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with 14 CFR for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters related to air carrier maintenance safety issues.

Special Projects

Provides on a continuing basis effective control of assigned branch projects and special assignments and a means of reporting status and accomplishment thereof to the Branch Manager. Perceives the need for and proposes research and development projects. Determines the need and makes substantiated recommendations for new or amended regulations, policies, and procedures.

Enforcements

Evaluates IFO performance in investigation and reporting of enforcement cases and accident and incident cases. Proposes new or amended investigation and/or enforcement policy for the Division and appropriate offices/agencies.

Technical Assistance

Participates in field office in-depth evaluation to determine program accomplishment and effectiveness and accordance with established policy. Develops and prepares recommendations for corrective action based on evaluation findings.

Exemptions

Incumbent is responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding original petitions for exemptions within their assigned area of responsibility. Also, the incumbent coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response. Since exemptions are rulemaking documents, this review may include coordination with the Office of Rulemaking and the Office of General Counsel so that the denial, grant or disposition of petition for rulemaking will withstand a legal challenge. Technical input must be reviewed for completeness and ensure it responds to all aspects of an exemption petition.

Policy Development and Implementation

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned programs areas to include evaluation and analysis. Develops policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to IFO work programs and adherence to related policies. Reviews and evaluates, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations to assure they have kept pace with needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate. Assures effective coordination of assigned programs and activities with Safety Assurance offices, other organizational segments of the Division, the Agency and organizations outside of the agency.

Training and Outreach

The incumbent engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs. Represents the agency as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training for assigned technical programs. Develops new and revises existing agency employee training courses, to include on-the-job training (OJT) job task analysis (JTA) documents. Serves as course mentor for agency sponsored training courses.

Representative to Industry, Government, and International Organizations

Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs operations, facilities, and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.
Ingrade/downgrade bids will be accepted.

Qualifications

OPM Qualification Standard for the Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier Maintenance specialty (from the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions) is located at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

General Requirements for All Positions:

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; and
High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner and must meet all of 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

Possess a valid second–class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

Specialized Experience:

When the predominant work involves air carrier maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

1. 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.
2. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency.
3. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Experience evaluating safety regulations for US and/or foreign civil aviation authorities; experience managing or coordinating specific aviation programs including development of recommendations for changes/improvements; experience in international civil investigation, inspection, surveillance, enforcement and certification.

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors. This order is located at: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf.

Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.

In Addition to the qualification requirements listed above, the following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position:

1) Experience with data quality review against established guidelines.

2) Experience with certificate management, (14 CFR) part numbers 121, 135, 145, or 147.

Selective Placement Factor (SPF) is a knowledge, skill or ability KSA or competency essential for satisfactory performance in the announced position. Applicants MUST include examples of specialized experience and selective placement factors in their work history and be specific when describing specialized experience.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

Experience with certificate management,(14 CFR) part numbers 121, 135, 145, or 147.

Experience with data quality review against established guidelines.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), and Other Factors answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $104,604 - $135,987

Job Ident #: 8192086003

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Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance)

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