Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing) (Temporary Opportunity)

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 providing authoritative information on certification policy and technical concerns to other experts in the aviation industry, the Federal Aviation Administration FAA, civil airworthiness authorities (CAA), the National Transportation Safety Board, and other interested groups.

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:

The Aviation Safety Inspector provides authoritative information on certification policy and technical concerns to other experts in the aviation industry, the Federal Aviation Administration FAA, civil airworthiness authorities (CAA), the National Transportation Safety Board, and other interested groups.

Coordinates between the MIDO and the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) for planning, directing, and evaluating aircraft certification projects.

Provides specialized technical expertise to the ACO and MIDO managers and effects coordination or liaison on matters involving interoffice activity.

Applies risk-based decision making principals when dealing with unusual and diverse planning, scheduling, and coordination problems involving widely varied complex technical issues.

Serves on multi-discipline certification teams consisting of agency personnel who represent all specialty areas.

Advises ACO and MIDO management on, and assures compliance with, manufacturing inspection related policy matters.

Coordinates the evaluation of design aspects on behalf of FAA engineering personnel when such determinations can best be made by physical examination of the prototype or first production article.

Determines that the applicant has met conformity and related manufacturing inspection requirements necessary for issuance of FAA design approvals.

As a technical expert and consultant proposes, justifies, and defends new or revised standards representing the necessary level of safety.

Conducts evaluations/inspections in accordance with applicable FAA orders, oversight systems, surveillance procedures, and other established policies.

In collaboration with the manager, articulates and communicates assignments to office employees. Often helps others plan and identify resources to accomplish projects/programs/tasks.

Identifies and informs managers and/or other employees of problems/issues that require their attention and helps them develop and recommend solutions.