Aviation Safety Inspector (Principal Avionics Inspector - Air Carrier)

Department of Transportation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation is seeking a Principal Avionics Inspector to oversee certification, surveillance, compliance, enforcement and inspection duties for assigned air carrier, airmen and designees. The role ensures CAMP compliance under 14 CFR and requires meeting the 1825 qualification standards.

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements, including a high school diploma, fluency in English, and the ability to perform job-related medical requirements.

Qualifications

• Not more than two incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years.
• Valid State driver's license.
• Fluency in the English language.
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and safety assurance of certification, surveillance, compliance, enforcement, and inspection duties for assigned air carrier, airmen, and designees.
• Ensure that the assigned organization meets 14 CFR with respect to CAMP.
• Perform job-related medical assessments during the pre-employment process as applicable.
• Manage on-site evaluations and enforcement investigations and prepare final reports and recommendations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) is responsible for the oversight and safety assurance of a full range of certification, surveillance, compliance, enforcement, and inspection duties for assigned air carrier, airmen, and designees. Responsible for ensuring that the assigned organization meets Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to the Continuous AirworthinessMaintenance Program (CAMP).

Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined in the OPM qualification standards.

The minimum eligibility requirements for this position are below or may be found on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

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:

Aviation Safety Inspector

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 to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-13 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (GS/FG-12 or Pay Band H). Specialized experience may include:

• Reviews and determines the adequacy of manuals for compliance with CFRs.
• Monitors all phases of avionics on behalf of the principal inspector to include facilities, equipment, programs and records.
• Evaluates operations and facilities throughout the geographical area by periodic on-site inspections and the review of inspectors reports.
• Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

(Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series, if applicable.)

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

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties:

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 https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/tools/qat.html