Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACV (APPM)

Federal Aviation Administration; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACV (APPM)) to support the airworthiness program in Irving, TX or Coraopolis, PA. You will assist the Partial Program Manager (Avionics) in inspections, surveillance, and certification duties for air carriers and designees.

Key responsibilities include directing inspections, reviewing maintenance manuals, and approving operations specifications.

Qualifications

• Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and/or performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness maintenance program.
• Monitors all phases of the air carrier's maintenance operation, including maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs.
• Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the air carrier's maintenance programs and revisions.
• Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves reliability programs.
• Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the CFRs.
• Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.

Job description

Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACV (APPM))

• Department: Department of Transportation

The Assistant Partial Program Manager (Avionics) Part 121 serves as a full assistant to a Partial Program Manager (Avionics) Part 121 who is assigned a portion of the airworthiness program performing inspections, surveillance, and certification duties for air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. 2 positions to be filled. Duty location is Irving, TX, or Coraopolis, PA.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Administration Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis that organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record Provides guidance to 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 maintenance programs and revisions. Assures manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clar and specific instructions governing maintenance programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto.

Determines if maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers 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 the CFR, is compatible with the maintenance program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel. Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the CFRs. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.

Surveillance Directs and/or performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carrier's maintenance operation, including maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs. Analyzes trends to detect deterioration in the maintenance program.

Analyzes reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with the maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the CFRs. Monitors the activities of air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. May be assigned other duties and responsibilities.

Requirements & Education

Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.