Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness), Principal Avionics Inspector (SAS) ACV
The Principal Avionics Inspector is responsible for performing the full range of certification, surveillance and inspection duties for assigned air carrier, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations.Coordinates with, and reviews reports from, Geographic Inspectors and others to identify negative trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of the operator. Directs or suggest changes required to correct such trends.Determines the need for, and then establishes work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned organizations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations. Monitors and manages all aspects of the Safety Assurance System. Under SAS, the Principal Avionics Inspector collects and analyzes data on various airline systems and aircraft types to target areas for improvement.Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped. Chairs joint FAA-Industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials.Develops maintenance program requirements through participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Is responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of financial reports and supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.Directs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carrier's maintenance operation including the following:
maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs. General Requirements for All Positions:
Not more than two separate 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; andHigh school diploma or equivalent.Medical Requirements:
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:
Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or 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 aircraft must:
Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; andPass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:
Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; orIndividuals 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 air carrier avionics, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.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.To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level as an Aviation Safety Inspector. 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 includes:
investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents and violations.For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm.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. This order is located at:
https:
//www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf.NOTE:
Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate is waived for employees in the 1825 series.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs. General Requirements for All Positions:
Not more than two separate 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; andHigh school diploma or equivalent.Medical Requirements:
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:
Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or 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 aircraft must:
Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; andPass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:
Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; orIndividuals 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 air carrier avionics, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.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.To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level as an Aviation Safety Inspector. 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 includes:
investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents and violations.For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm.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. This order is located at:
https:
//www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/3410.26.pdf.NOTE:
Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate is waived for employees in the 1825 series.
- Department:
1825 Aviation Safety - Salary Range:
$124,571 to $161,939 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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