Aviation Safety Inspector (Maintenance )

Full Job Description

Aviation Safety Inspector assigned to the Aircraft Evaluation Division, Corporate Aviation Branch, AFS-120.

The incumbent is responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters related to maintenance safety issues.

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 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must: Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (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: 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.

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

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.

Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

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

Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.

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.

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.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Experience includes assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification of CFR Part 25 Transport Aircraft and multiengine turbojet aircraft and maintenance program activities supporting CFR Part 121 air carriers/operators.

Transport Aircraft and supporting CFR Part 121 air carriers/air operators. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Major Duties:

The incumbent plays a vital role in the promotion of flight safety in the maintenance procedures developed for aircraft inspection, servicing, and overhaul that will affect maintenance programs for operators utilizing aircraft built by the assigned manufacturer.

The work of this position has-significant impact on the entire industry.

The incumbent must possess a high degree of competence in the various segments of aircraft maintenance and a thorough and current knowledge of the techniques and philosophies responsible for achieving continued airworthiness.

Must have expert knowledge of the regulations, policies, procedures, and technical and administrative factors affecting the full scope of aircraft maintenance activities of the Flight Standards Service.

In view of the freedom and wide scope of activity, the incumbent must possess a high level of initiative coupled with a working knowledge of automated data processing statistical techniques in order to logically assemble, evaluate, and make informed judgments based on the myriads of details available.

Incumbent must be capable of organizing and presenting information to others in a clear and concise manner, basing decisions and recommendations on an objective analysis of the facts.

Incumbent must apply a high measure of ability to understand, evaluate, and relate the viewpoints of individuals from both the agency and industry when addressing various aircraft maintenance issues.

Work closely with individuals at various levels within the agency and from industry, both nationally and internationally.

Personal contacts include individuals at various levels of the Flight Standards Service, industry, other offices of the FAA, and other federal and international government agencies.

Participates in Type Certification Board to make decisions related to maintenance of aircraft produced by the aircraft manufacturer.

Serves as maintenance representative on Flight Operations Evaluation Boards, determining and presenting the maintenance aspects involved.

May serve as a leader of the Maintenance Review Board for the establishment of national standards for scheduled maintenance programs on assigned aircraft.

Provides leadership conducive to the Agency's strategic goals, setting a professional example to all involved stakeholders.

To carry out this function, the incumbent must assure, well in advance, that agency personnel receive adequate training on the aircraft prior to the actual Maintenance Review Board activities and obtain from prospective operators of the aircraft proposed maintenance programs for evaluation by agency personnel.

The incumbent must obtain input from a variety of sources from within the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as from manufacturers and operators in the establishment of these uniform minimum maintenance standards.

Serves as a focal point for maintenance information on assigned aircraft related to achievement of reliability and maintenance standards, i.e., Airworthiness Directives, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Service Difficulty Reports, Alert Bulletins, accidents, and incident reports.

Incumbent possesses a thorough knowledge of all information related to assigned aircraft and represents the agency as the technical maintenance expert for assigned aircraft.

Provides technical and administrative leadership to agency maintenance programs within assigned areas of responsibility and represents the agency on assigned areas as directed.

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. Performs other duties as assigned.