Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing) (Technical Lead) )

Full Job Description

The System Oversight Division (AIR-800) oversees the performance of systems associated with design and production of aviation products, articles, and parts, as well as delegation systems and Safety Management Systems.

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.

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.

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 interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and processes pertaining to aviation quality assurance, auditing techniques, production and airworthiness certification, and continued operational safety.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Major Duties:

Serves as an Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing) subject matter expert (SME) within Aircraft Certification Service (AIR).

The Inspector performs work of a broad scope and complexity in the field of aviation quality assurance, auditing techniques, production, airworthiness certification, and continued operational safety.

The work of this position include applying associated FAA regulations, policies, and following processes to accomplish assignments.

Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of quality assurance, auditing techniques, production, airworthiness certification, continued operational safety, and an understanding of new technologies, methods, FAA policies, regulations, processes and programs.

As a technical subject matter expert (SME) the Aviation Safety Inspector work tasks include, but are not limited to: Develops, reviews, revises, analyzes, audits, and determines the adequacy of regulations, policies, directives, standards, procedures, and guidance pertaining to the mission.

Interprets policy and provides advice and guidance to FAA inspectors, management, and designees; other aviation authorities; manufacturing representatives; other government agencies; and the general public.

Leads teams to develop regulations and/or directives having a broad impact on the aviation manufacturing community, civil aviation authorities, and the safety of the flying public.

Oversees, reviews work of, and advises others to achieve technical objectives.

Using change management methodologies, plans the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of new or revised policies, procedures, and processes.

Prepares clear and concise aviation safety documents that instruct or compel others to carry out activities.

Prepares evaluation reports and briefing materials containing conclusions and recommendations.

Presents briefings, seminars, and/or training to FAA management/staff, union officials, other aviation authorities, and/or aviation industry/associations.

Researches, analyzes, and evaluates programs, tasks, and safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory remedies.

Uses risk analysis techniques used to analyze and evaluate the safety and reliability of systems or components.

Coordinates, updates, and interfaces with senior FAA management, Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) offices, other FAA/government offices and agencies, aviation industry representatives.

Defines and requests resources to accomplish assigned tasks in alignment with fiscal planning.

Ensures risk management and system thinking philosophies are applied to work priorities and policy/standards development including a clear understanding of FAA's and industry's roles and responsibilities enabling an effective and appropriate level of involvement.

Work is reviewed periodically for input to business plan target monthly reports and throughout the accomplishment of major milestones to ensure alignment with the strategic goals of AIR.

Contacts are internal and external to the FAA.

Often represents FAA as a SME in the field of aviation regulations, polices, and processes pertaining to aviation quality assurance, auditing techniques, production and airworthiness certification, and continued operational safety.

Establishes collaborative relationships with internal and external representatives to resolve complex issues and arrive at a common understanding.

Provides briefings and updates to all levels of AVS management to obtain consensus/approval on direction.

Explains, advocates, and negotiates with individuals and groups internally and externally to resolve complex problems and arrive at a common understanding of an issues.

Work activities typically impact directly on strategic goals/initiatives of the AIR, Aviation Safety, and the FAA. Also, work activities impact the safety and security of the public.