The Assistant Partial Program Manager (Maintenance) Part 121 serves as a full assistant to a Partial Program Manager (Maintenance) Part 121 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. In support of Spirit Airlines.

Duties

Under the general direction of the Partial Program Manager (Maintenance), accomplishes the following duties: A. Technical Administration Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis that 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. Regularly visits the organization's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their management officials; coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies. Develops maintenance program requirements through participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal operations inspector. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL. Is responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance. B. Certification. Has responsibility for initial and ongoing certification of air carriers, aircraft, airmen, and air agencies. Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees. Evaluates requests to operate under conditions not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed. Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development of required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the air carrier's maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing maintenance programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto. Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repairs, alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems. Determines if overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision. Evaluates an operator's proposed reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves reliability programs. Determines if the air carrier's training program meets the requirements of the FARs, is compatible with the maintenance program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel. Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the FARs. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval. C. Surveillance. Directs and/or performs 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. Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the maintenance program. Is responsible for monitoring the activities of air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. May be assigned other duties.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• This is not a virtual or remotely-sited position.

Qualifications

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 for All Positions: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.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 aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or more maximum certificated takeoff weight.3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience, to include completed training in Maintenance, equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 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. Specialized experience may include but not limited to: developing aircraft maintenance programs or maintenance requirements, the development and evaluation of aircraft maintenance manuals and record keeping systems; analyzing reports to insure compliance with the airworthiness programs, aircraft maintenance quality control and quality assurance, surveillance and inspections of an air carriers maintenance program, experience in a maintenance training department of an air carrier.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.htmQualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the FG-1825 series.You must apply on-line to receive consideration for this position.Faxed or emailed applications/resumes will not be accepted.Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held. No references will be made from your Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date.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. This order is located at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afs/tools/qat/.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AEA Regional HR Services Branch 1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207 AHF-N610 Jamaica, NY 11434 US
• Name: Shawn Farmer
• Phone: 1 (718) 553-4175
• Email: [email protected]