Clarification from the agency

CURRENT FAA employees only ¿ AVS wide including AMA-200

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector and PPM (Powerplant), accomplishes the
following duties:

A. Technical Administration

Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis the 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. Regularly visits the organization's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their
management officials; coordinates with the PPM (powerplant) for correction of any
deficiencies/discrepancies.

Assists in the development of maintenance program requirements for engines and APUs through
participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL} for engines
for approval with Principal Operations Inspector. Takes enforcement action instances of noncompliance
with the MEL.

Conducts enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on
disposition. Performs the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations
specifications.

Conducts the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and
accidents.

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal
hearings, and gives depositions.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.

B. Certification

Assists PPM (powerplant) in initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft,
and air agencies. Assists with initial and ongoing certification of airmen, makes recommendations on the
appointment of designees.

Evaluates requests not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications
and approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed.
Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in development of required engine and APU maintenance
manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated
with the air carrier’s engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that
manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribes safe practices, and furnishes
clear and specific instructions governing engine and APU maintenance programs.
Determines if the engine and APU maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements
entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repair and alterations, and other
maintenance are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve
problems.

Determines if engine and APU overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.
Evaluates an operator's proposed engine and APU reliability programs for compliance with national
policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Assists PPM (powerplant) with
Approval/disapproval of engine and APU reliability programs.

Determines if the air carrier's training program meets the requirements of the CFRs, is compatible with
the engine and APU maintenance program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results
in trained and competent personnel.

Participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the CFRs. Recommends changes
that will be required prior to approval.

C. Surveillance

Performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness engine and APU
maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carrier's engine and APU maintenance operation,
including the following: engine and APU maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control,
training, and reliability programs. Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the engine and APU
maintenance program.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Selectee will be required to report to a FAA Flight Standards duty location.

Qualifications

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.

Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance 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 more 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.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience, to include completed training in Maintenance, equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 in the Federal Service. 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:

• Developing aircraft maintenance programs or maintenance requirements,
• Developing and evaluating aircraft maintenance manuals and record keeping systems;
• Analyzing reports to ensure compliance with the airworthiness programs, aircraft maintenance quality control and quality assurance,
• Surveillance and inspections of an air carrier's maintenance program,
• Experience in a maintenance training department of an air carrier.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the FG-1825 series.

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors. This order is located at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afs/tools/qat/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

All Applicants MUST provide a copy of their FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

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