Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance) (Assistant Partial Program Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance) in Utah to oversee maintenance programs, certify airworthiness, and enforce FAR Part 121 standards for multi-engine aircraft over 12,500 pounds.

Qualified applicants will have specialized inspection and maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and fluency in English; medical and regulatory prerequisites apply, with advancing responsibilities within the FAA framework.

Qualifications

• Experience involving maintenance and repair of aircraft systems and components.
• Specialized experience including certification, surveillance, investigations, and final reports under FAR Part 121.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate maintenance programs and facilities for air carriers.
• Certify airworthiness and enforce FAA regulations.
• Prepare final reports and make recommendations on disposition and enforcement actions.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Serves as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Assistant Partial Program Manager, Air Carrier Maintenance at the Skywest CMO.

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.

Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (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.

Note - Recency of specialized experience requirements (aircraft maintenance work within the last 3 years) are waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. 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 includes: assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related certification, surveillance, investigation, preparing final reports to include recommendations on disposition and enforcement activities for FAR Part 121 air carriers/air operators.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.