Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Avionics)

Full Job Description

Aviation Safety Inspector assigned to the Aircraft Evaluation Division, Rotorcraft Branch, AFS-140 responsible for board activities, team dynamics, and will foster an environment of inclusion and teamwork to produce the MRB Report.

May also serve as a member of Type Certification Boards and Flight Operations Evaluation Boards (FOEB) for assigned aircraft. General Requirements for All Positions: 1.

Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; 2. Valid State driver's license; 3. Fluency in the English language; 4.

No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and 5. 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, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements: 1.

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); 2.

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and 3.

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: 1. Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and 2.

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: 1.

Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or 2.

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.

Note - Recency is waived for applicants currently in the 1825 series When the predominant work involves general aviation avionics, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

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.

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-13 grade level.

Specialized experience is assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions on certification activities for CFR Part 27 Normal Category Rotorcraft and CFR Part 29 Transport Category Rotorcraft and supporting helicopter specific CFR Parts 43, 91, 133, 135, 136, 137, and 145 operations including helicopter restricted category operations.

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

Participates in the development and establishment of national and international standards, procedures and airworthiness criteria tailored especially to meet the requirements and conditions considered necessary to assure effectiveness of the design for assigned aircraft.

Manages team efforts with respect to the development of agency avionics and airborne instrument airworthiness criteria.

In the establishment of uniform minimum standards, contributions are obtained from appropriate Flight Standards Service offices, the Aircraft Certification Directorate, aircraft manufacturers and industry operators.

Relates the assigned aircraft manufacturer's continuous airworthiness maintenance programs for avionics to the aviation industry, with particular emphasis on assuring realistic, and technically practical programs of airworthiness assurance which may be applied by the industry.

Participates in Type Certification Boards in making decisions related to the avionics equipment and airborne instruments of aircraft produced by aircraft manufacturers.

Serves as representative on Flight Operation Evaluation Boards, evaluating and presenting maintenance aspects.

Provides technical advisory service relative to unique and unusually complex electrical/electronic equipment and system designs.

Serves as consultant with respect to technical matters pertaining to airborne instrument performance requirements, instrument test equipment, maintenance, and alteration standards used within area of responsibility.

Reviews and evaluates the reliability and operating history of avionics equipment used in assigned aircraft.

This involves the review and analysis of aircraft and equipment malfunction reports (Mechanical Reliability Reports, Malfunction and Defect Reports, Incident Reports) and because of this analysis takes appropriate action.

Such action may result in recommendations for reduced overhaul times, revised procedures, issuance of airworthiness directives, and issuance of alert bulletins.

Develops and implements special avionics projects as required to effectively accomplish program objectives. Recommends technical program or policy changes as appropriate.

Provides technical assistance with respect to the initial development and approval of avionics utilized by the aviation industry.

Participates in industry and aviation meetings and represents the Flight Standards Service on assigned matters.

Provides expert consultation in support of accident or incident investigations, analysis, and implementation of corrective actions related to the particular aircraft assigned.

May be requested to act as an aircraft specific course mentor and provide feedback on requests for equivalent training from Safety Assurance Offices.