Engineering Technician (Aerospace) (QC Inspector)

Federal Aviation Administration; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks a candidate for a position in the Technical Services Directorate, Quality Control Team. The incumbent will apply independent judgment to determine airworthiness, informing senior management's technical direction and policy changes that affect safety and compliance.

The role requires a strong background in regulatory frameworks and quality control systems. Specialized experience is needed at FV-I (FG/GS-13) level, including maintenance oversight and

Qualifications

• 52 weeks of specialized experience at FV-I (FG/GS-13) level or equivalent.
• Experience with regulatory framework in program operations.
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex quality assurance problems.
• Experience overseeing maintenance activities per standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Apply independent judgment to determine airworthiness impacting safety and policy.
• Support senior management's technical direction and procedural changes.
• Demonstrate ability to lead efforts to achieve goals of a certified maintenance program.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

A&P certificate

Regulatory knowledge

Quality assurance

Maintenance program leadership

Job description

This position is in Technical Services Directorate, Quality Control Team. The incumbent will be responsible for exercising wide latitude in applying independent judgment and make determinations (i.e., airworthiness) that inform senior management's technical direction, policy, and procedural changes that impact safety, regulatory compliance, national security and the working conditions of assigned technicians.

To qualify for this position at the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-12) level. 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

• Experience with regulatory framework in program operations.
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex and/or sensitive problems related to quality assurance and quality control systems.
• Experience overseeing maintenance activities in accordance with the regulatory framework, established standards, policies, practices and procedures.
• Experience negotiating and leading efforts to achieve the goals and objectives of a certified maintenance program.

• Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Applicant must possess a FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate. A copy of your A&P certificate (front & back) must be uploaded to receive consideration for this position. Do you possess an A&P Certificate?

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), and Other Factors answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate.