The incumbent of this position is assigned to the Flight Standards Service. The incumbent is responsible for recommending new and amended Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to air carrier maintenance safety issues.

Duties

The aviation safety (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. The ASI provides policy assistance to regional and field level ASIs on difficult or complex policy interpretations. The work is normally accepted without change. Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

Qualifications

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.General Requirements for All Applicants: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; and5. High school diploma or equivalent.Medical Requirements for All Applicants: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector in a safe and efficient manner, and meet all of the following requirements:1. 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;2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);3. 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.ANDIn 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). Specialized experience must include but is not limited to:* Maintenance experience on 14 CFR part 121 aircraft and associated components.* 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.Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier (Maintenance) positions must meet all of the following requirements.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.Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency.Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.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://employees.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afs/tools/qatInterviews: If the agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 2 YEARS. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. It may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AEA Regional HR Services Division 1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207 AHF-E100 Jamaica, NY 11434 US
• Name: Cheryl Donzelli
• Phone: 1 (718) 553-3162
• Email: [email protected]