Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) (FAA Safety (FAASTeam) Program Manager)

NHCFAE; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking qualified candidates for Aviation Safety Inspector positions (General Aviation and Airworthiness) to support the National FAASTeam Annual Performance Plan and National Program Guidance. Applicants must meet medical and regulatory requirements and possess relevant aviation experience and certifications.

Minimum qualifications include English fluency, a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and, where applicable, an FAA Mechanic

Qualifications

• Fluency in English required.
• Valid State driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized aviation safety experience preferred.

Skills

English fluency

State driver’s license

High school diploma

Aviation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

FAA Mechanic Certificate (A&P)

Job description

The incumbent responsibilities must align with the National FAASTeam Annual Performance Plan (NPP) toaccomplish the National Program Guidance (NPG) with respect to aviation education. Aviation safety educationis an integral part of meeting the FAA statutory obligation to promote aviation safety. The FAA providesaviation education and guidance to all segments of the aviation community. Aviation education serves an important role in the FAA relationship with the flying public.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined below:

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.

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants must meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process. These medical requirements include:

Medical Requirements: 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.

Tentatively selected applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates 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 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; and
5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

When the predominant work involves general aviation 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. 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 to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FG/GS-13 or pay band I) in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience is defined as: experience in analyzing investigative data and developing recommendations for identified hazards; experience in assisting in developing policies, standards, programs and procedures for aviation and commercial operations; and experience in assisting in the development of aviation safety procedures for operations and/or airworthiness.

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

Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.