Duties
The aviation safety Inspector (ASI) under the general direction of the Principal Inspector (AC Avionics) or Supervisory Principal Inspector (Avionics) accomplishes the following duties:
Technical Administration
On a continuing basis, ensures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed
and equipped; establishes and conducts adequate training programs; maintains record keeping
systems; and facilities and ensures procedures meet all regulatory requirements.
Chairs joint Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry meetings. Maintains regular contact
with organizations assigned and coordinates with top management officials. Requires or directs
correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be
resolved.
Develops maintenance / avionics program requirements through participation on maintenance review
boards. Coordinates minimum equipment list (MEL) approvals with the principal operations
inspector. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.
Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and
recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or
cancellation of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination 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 dispositions.
Certification
Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of air carriers, aircraft, airmen, and air agencies. Makes
recommendations on the appointment of designees.
Evaluates requests to operate under conditions not previously specified in the airworthiness portion of the
operations specifications and approves/disapproves requests providing additional conditions and
limitations as needed.
Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development of required maintenance manuals and
record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the air carrier’s
airworthiness programs and revisions. Ensures manuals and revisions comply with regulatory
requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing airworthiness
programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments.
Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air
carrier for the purpose of overhaul work, major repairs, alterations, and other maintenance are
satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems.
Determines if overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.
Evaluates an operator’s proposed reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises
operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves reliability programs.
Determines if the air carrier’s training program meets the requirements of 14 CFR, is compatible with the
airworthiness program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and
competent personnel.
Directs or participates in flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR. Recommends changes
that will be required prior to approval.
Surveillance
Under guidance of the Principal Inspector, directs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier’s
continuous airworthiness program in regard to assigned aircraft fleet assignment(s). Monitors all phases
of the air carrier’s airworthiness operation, including the maintenance, engineering, quality control,
production control, training, and reliability programs.
Responsible for monitoring the activities of air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees.
Performs other duties as required.
Required Documents
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/.
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/.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.