Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent AVS and AMA-200 Line of Business employees

The work involves the full range of aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and APU activities relative to civil industry and military when appropriate. Serves as the AED technical expert with responsibility for the planning, development, standardization, evaluation and effectiveness of assigned AED programs nationwide.

The incumbent must be highly qualified and competent in the various segments of aircraft maintenance as well as demonstrate a thorough and current knowledge of the techniques and responsibilities necessary to attain airworthiness. The incumbent applies a sound working knowledge of the regulations, policies, procedures, and the technical and administrative factors affecting the scope of aircraft maintenance activities of Flight Standards.

In view of the freedom and wide scope of activity, the incumbent must possess a high level of initiative coupled with a working knowledge of automated data processing statistical techniques in order to logically assemble, evaluate, and make informed judgements based on the myriad of details available.

Specifically, the incumbent serves as the AED specialist on maintenance aspects for assigned aircraft propulsion systems, APUs, and propellers. Serves as a member or leader of AD boards, Flight Operations Evaluation Boards (FOEBs), Maintenance Review Boards (MRBs), Type Certification Boards (TCBs), and Flight Standardization Boards. When acting as the MRB leader, the incumbent must assure well in advance that assigned agency personnel receive the appropriate training on the MSG 3 process prior to the actual working group meetings. Obtain input from a variety of sources from within the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as from manufacturers and operators when determining that this program (MRB) meets the uniform minimum maintenance standards established by the 14 CFR.

Participates in the establishment of standard practices and procedures for assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and/or APUs produced by the assigned manufacturer, including airworthiness limitations, while assuring these criteria meet the standards established by the CFRs and FAA policy.

Reviews the assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propeller, and/or APU manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness requirements for conformity with the CFR and industry needs, with particular emphasis on assuring realistic, economical, and technically practical programs of airworthiness which are applied by the industry and measured by FAA field inspectors.

Participates as an observer and assists in functional and reliability testing conducted during the Type Certification process. Advises on problems concerning the maintenance programs that effect new aircraft entering service in general aviation and/or operations.

Manages reliability team efforts during the development of the standards and procedures. Acts as a subject matter expert for all information on assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and APUs, which is related to achievement of reliability and allied maintenance standards, e.g., Service Difficulty Reports, Alert Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, extended operations ETOPS reporting and accidents and incident reports, etc.

Provides technical and administrative assistance to Aircraft and Engine Certification Offices, Flight Standards field offices, and operators, as requested, relative to assigned aircraft propulsion systems, propellers, and APUs and represents the agency on assigned areas as directed.

Represents the Flight Standards Service in meeting pertinent to assigned specialty involving the aviation industry, regulatory authorities, and other government officials.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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).

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, 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.

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.

When the predominant work involves air carrier 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 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. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

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.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification of CFR Part 25 Transport Aircraft and CFR Part 33 Engines to include multiengine turbojet aircraft and maintenance program activities supporting CFR Part 121 air carriers/air operators. Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification of CFR Part 23 Normal Category Airplanes and CFR Part 33 Engines to include turbine and or reciprocating powered aircraft and maintenance program activities supporting CFR Part 135 and CFR Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules operations.

Qualifications must be met 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.

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), must be submitted.

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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