Aviation Safety Inspector AW (ACM-Partial Program Manager-Power Plant )

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA AVS employees

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector, 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 Principal Inspector for
correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.

Develops 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 prepares final reports and recommendations on
disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of
operations specifications.

Conducts or directs 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

Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft, and
air agencies. Responsible for 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. Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto.

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. Approves/disapproves
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.

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

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 an FAA/AVS facility.
• This is not a 100% telework position. Situational telework may be available based on the needs of the Office.

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, 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

1. Possess a valid second ¿ class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
2. 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.

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 systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program.
2. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency.
3. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
4. FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power Plant ratings.

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 Maintenance. Specialized Experience includes:

• 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

Recency is waived for current employees in the 1825 series.

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

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 Powerplant ratings.

All applicants MUST provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) which verifies current position, title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record as shown below.

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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