Aviation Safety Inspector, Assistant Partial Program Manager, Air Carrier Maintenance

Duties

The Assistant Partial Program Manager Maintenance Part 121 serves as a full assistant to a Partial Program Manager (Maintenance) who is assigned a portion of the airworthiness program performing inspections, surveillance, and certification duties for air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration programs. Assists in the establishment of work programs for inspection and surveillance.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
• A recent SF-50 is required (See Required Documents for requirements)
• Applicants MUST submit all required certificates (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 or are 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: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: 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.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.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-12/GS-12 or Pay Band H), as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance 1825.Examples of Specialized Experience may include:* 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 of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series, if applicable.)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/qat

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration ACE Regional HR Services Division 901 Locust Street, Room 402 AHF-C100 Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Angie Hightower
• Phone: 1 (816) 329-2670
• Email: [email protected]