Aviation Safety Inspector (AW)

Serves as the Aviation Safety Inspector, (AC Avionics), Partial Program Manager (PPM) with the Irving CMO and is assigned to the Air Carrier Safety Assurance Division. The incumbent is responsible for performing the full range of certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. Has program responsibility to ensure that assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined in the OPM qualification standards. The minimum eligibility requirements for this position are below or are found on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification­standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

General Requirements:

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.

Aviation Safety Series, 1825

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants must meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.

These medical requirements include:

Aviation Safety Inspector

Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

1. Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft

AND

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-13/GS-13 or Pay Band I), as an Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier Avionics 1825.
Examples of Specialized Experience may include:

*Avionics experience on 14 CFR part 121 aircraft and associated components.

*Evaluates and decides upon proposals to change the authorized programs of organizations.

*Monitors, plans or conducts inspection programs.

*Assures that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.

*Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier (Avionics) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

1. Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.
2. Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
3. Aircraft avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years.

(Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series, if applicable.)
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Salary : $136,736