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

Federal Aviation Administration; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a Partial Program Manager who will aid the Principal Inspector in ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding maintenance and inspection of air carriers. The role demands experience in aircraft maintenance, evaluation skills, and a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance and repair of multi-engine aircraft.
• One year of specialized experience in Aviation Safety Inspection.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of certification and inspection duties.
• Evaluate proposals to change authorized programs.
• Conduct enforcement investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

Fluency in English

Ability to conduct inspections

Evaluating proposals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power Plant ratings

Job description

The Partial Program Manager serves as a full assistant to a Principal Inspector performing the full range of certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration programs.

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, 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) 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. FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power Plant ratings.

AND

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-13/GS-13 or Pay Band I), as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance. Specialized Experience includes:

• Evaluates and decides upon proposals to change the authorized programs of organizations.
• Monitors, plans or conducts inspection programs.
• Assures that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition

Recency is waived for current employees in the 1825 series.

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 their 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 found using this link