Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing)

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 applying technical knowledge and judgment to help solve issues by serving as a technical expert on investigations, operational safety, and manufacturing related concerns.

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 incumbent serves an Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing) and is the Technical Program Management Specialist (TPMS) in the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR), providing technical, program management, and specialized expertise to stakeholders.

The TPMS applies comprehensive knowledge of the aviation safety inspection specialization and applies a broad knowledge of AIR mission and goals to assigned programs and areas of responsibility.

The incumbent applies technical knowledge and experienced judgment to help solve issues by serving as a technical expert on investigations, continued operational safety, and manufacturing related concerns.

Serves as a focal point in planning, directing, or managing projects as directed by management.

Advises personnel evaluating type and airworthiness certification by providing technical, regulatory, and policy expertise.

The incumbent collaborates with internal stakeholders to interpret and implement FAA regulations and policy.

The incumbent reviews technical documents for adequacy, accuracy, content, format, and completeness.

Analyzes and ensures data is accurate and complete and presents information to management and others as necessary.

The incumbent exercises a high degree of diplomacy and collaboration while interacting with internal and external stakeholders, and possesses the ability to explain, advocate, and negotiate to achieve a common understanding of issues to support resolution.

The position is a focal point and provides technical guidance for inquiries related to manufacturing concerns (i.e.

policy information/deviation requests, congressional requests, and Foreign Civil Air Authority requests).

The TPMS may take a lead role or support activities related to: • Aviation Safety Hotline, Whistleblower, and Suspected Unapproved Part investigations and tracking • Preparing responses to congressional inquiries • Policy reviews and coordination • Budget formulation and/or review • Designee/Delegated Organization Management • Processing Compliance and Enforcement actions • Type Certification • Representing the Division's Branches when generating data for the Aviation Safety Staffing Tool and Reporting System (ASTARS) • Processing Undue Burden Decision Papers • Production approval holder Quality System Audits • Aircraft Certification Audit Information System (ACAIS) • Quality Management System audits • Processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests • Uploading and tracking tasks in the Work Tracking System • Oversee System Oversight metrics • Process improvements to support standardization or increase efficiency/effectiveness of existing processes • Safety Management System efforts Contacts are internal and external to the agency.

Contacts involve dealings with members of support staff, senior management, representatives of professional organizations, staff members of industry groups, representatives of other government agencies, and representatives of other civil aviation authorities.

Follow established laws, orders, policies, and regulations that provide general guidance for completing work objectives but is allowed considerable discretion to develop new or innovative approaches.

The TPMS provides guidance to others on difficult or complex policy interpretations and processes.

Provides advice and guidance to senior leaders, and managers, by making recommendations on complex technical issues. The TPMS performs other duties as assigned