Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier-Avionics)

Federal Aviation Administration; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Principal Avionics Inspector responsible for developing and implementing avionics safety standards. The role requires extensive avionics experience, a valid second-class medical certificate, and the ability to perform inspections ensuring aviation safety. Qualified candidates will possess specialized experience related to aviation safety and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform Aviation Safety Inspector duties.
• Experience in air carrier avionics and maintenance of large aircraft.
• Specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 level.

Responsibilities

• Apply regulations for avionics standards for FAA field personnel.
• Ensure air carrier avionics safety through inspections.
• Conduct technical functions related to certification and enforcement.

Skills

Fluency in English

Aircraft avionics experience

Maintenance and repair of avionics systems

Troubleshooting avionics systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid second-class medical certificate

Job description

The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) is responsible for applying knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to air carrier avionics safety issues.

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.

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

1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (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 avionics applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector(Airworthiness) 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.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience may include: Assisting, conducting or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and enforcement activities of FAR Part 125 air carriers/air operators.

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

For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm

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

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 your 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.