Pay rates shown are BASE pay only. The FAA uses OPM's GS Locality Pay Tables to set locality rates in addition to the base pay offered. The minimum locality rate is 16.50%Locality tables: General Schedule (opm.gov)

Duties

Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (Air Carrier Avionics) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as repairman of aircraft, aircraft parts, or avionics equipment to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Veterans' preference documents must be uploaded/submitted with application.

Qualifications

OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 Minimum Eligibility Requirements: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.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.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: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);Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); andNot 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.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following:Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft; andAircraft 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; andAvionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certified takeoff weight.Specialized experience at the FG-09 involves developmental assignments which assist employees of higher grade. Work at this level is typically subject to close review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions. This level of work may be performed by Lead Avionics Technicians or Avionics Inspectors.Specialized experience at the FG-11 involves assignments with a broad scope of responsibility, more variety and less clear guidelines, such as work as a Supervisory Avionics Inspector. Work at this level is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organized policies or regulations, and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with organizational policies or regulations. This level of work may be performed by Supervisory Avionics Inspectors or Part 145 Avionics Foreman.Specialized experience at the FG-12 involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities and working without clear or specific guidelines. Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives. This level of work may be performed by Avionics Branch Chiefs or Managers supervising the maintenance of Avionics systems for Air Carriers with FAA approved CAMP.

Education

Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Careers Branch 6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 139 AHF-S300 Oklahoma City, OK 73169 US
• Name: Aviation Careers
• Phone: 1 (405) 954-4657
• Email: [email protected]