What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Safety Inspector Airworthiness position at Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service?
This position is that of Aviation Airworthiness Officer (AAO) for the USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Wildlife Services (WS) Aviation Safety Center (ASC). As the AAO you will function as the AAO for aviation functions within the WS program and oversees airworthiness activities that fall within the WS aviation management program.
Three position types are included: Fixed Wing (Western US), Fixed/Rotor Wing (Central US), and Rotor Wing (Eastern US).
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Minimum Eligibility Requirements
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, and must meet all of the following requirements:
1. 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;
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
3. 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.
When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness;
2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight;
3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency;
4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years;
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings with current Inspection Authorization endorsement; and
In addition to meeting the above criteria you must also meet the following qualifications:
FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Fixed Wing (Western US):
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: Transcripts are not required.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Three position types are included: Fixed Wing (Western US), Fixed/Rotor Wing (Central US), and Rotor Wing (Eastern US).
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.BASIC REQUIREMENT: Minimum Eligibility Requirements
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, and must meet all of the following requirements:
1. 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;
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
3. 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.
When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness;
2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight;
3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency;
4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years;
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings with current Inspection Authorization endorsement; and
In addition to meeting the above criteria you must also meet the following qualifications:
FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Fixed Wing (Western US):
- Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station, air carrier or airline repair facility, military repair facility or local, state or federal government agency with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
- Must have experience in the maintenance, repair and modification of steel tube and fabric Piper PA18 type aircraft.
- Experience obtaining FAA approval for manuals, inspection programs, major repairs, major alterations or other documentation related to aircraft continued airworthiness.
Fixed/Rotor Wing (Central US)
- Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station, air carrier or airline repair facility, military repair facility or local, state or federal government agency with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
- Must have experience in the maintenance, repair and modification of steel tube and fabric Piper PA18 type aircraft.
- Must have experience in the maintenance, repair and modification of single engine turbine powered helicopters such as Bell 206B and Hughes/MD 500 series.
- Experience obtaining FAA approval for manuals, inspection programs, major repairs, major alterations or other documentation related to aircraft continued airworthiness.
Rotor Wing (Eastern US):
- Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station, air carrier or airline repair facility, military repair facility or local, state or federal government agency with responsibility for certifying airworthiness
- Must have experience in the maintenance, repair and modification of single engine turbine powered helicopters such as Bell 206B and Hughes/MD 500 series.
- Experience obtaining FAA approval for manuals, inspection programs, major repairs, major alterations or other documentation related to aircraft continued airworthiness.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: Transcripts are not required.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Salary : $88,621