Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) (General Aviation Principal Maintenance Inspector)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The incumbent of this position is assigned to the Flight Standards Service. The incumbent is
responsible for applying substantial knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and
procedures for Federal Administration (FAA) field personnel and the public governing all matters to general aviation
maintenance safety issues.

Duties

The aviation safety inspector (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 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.

Some FG-14 assignments involve Service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of
general aviation maintenance. Other FG-14 inspectors establish technical procedures and performance
yardsticks and review maintenance programs, or who have problems of comparable scope and
complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations. Assignments at this level
are of great scope and unusual complexity and the organizations monitored are major factors in the
industry.

ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete
maintenance programs for general aviation organizations who are leaders in the aviation industry,
or who have problems of comparable scope and complexity, or a uniquely complex group of general aviation
organizations. Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.

The following assignments are illustrative:
1. As a Service wide expert on a particular type of aircraft:
-- Advises other inspectors of major changes;
-- Evaluates new training methods and equipment;
-- Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems
relating to the aircraft.

2. As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance of general aviation activities,
exercises certificate authority; or evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul
facilities (By comparison, FG-13 employees exercise certificate authority over less complex air
carriers or perform major portions of the certification, inspection, and surveillance for major
carriers under the direction of FG-14 inspectors.)

3. Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied
general aviation organizations such as air taxis, executive and/or industrial operators, repair
stations, and flight mechanic schools when the activities monitored equate collectively to a major air carrier i s of
size and complexity of aircraft fleet employed, scope and technical complexity of operations, management sophistication, industry leadership, and public impact. The magnitude, intensity, and
scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors.

FG-14 employees evaluate maintenance programs for organizations which utilize complex aircraft,
systems, and equipment. Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology
incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to
resolve unique problems. They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical
guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines. Supervisors
give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action. Other inspectors seek their advice on
problems relating to aircraft and their operation and maintenance. Because of the precedent-setting
nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be
reviewed and approved at a higher policy-setting level.

The ASI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives. He
or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established
schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to
address organizational needs.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
Ingrade/Downgrade Applications will be accepted
All or None of the applicants may be interviewed

Qualifications

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards for Aviation Safety Series, 1825

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; and
High 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, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and must meet all of 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); and
Not 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.

When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

Note: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Certificate and Ratings:

This position requires a certificate and ratings for minimum qualification in the following specialty: General Aviation Maintenance; a copy of the certificate and ratings are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1825 specialty of General Aviation Maintenance.

Certificate and ratings must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held this position with the FAA.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the (FV-I, FG/GS-13) level. 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: experience assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities. Additional experience may be in investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

All FAA employees must applicants must upload most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). See further details below. Required Certificate and ratings for Aviation Safety Series, 1825, General Aviation Maintenance: FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. Note: Certificate and ratings must be submitted from applicants who have never held this position with the FAA. Form(s) may be uploaded to your on-line application or submitted by mail or fax. If you choose to submit the form via fax, we cannot guarantee timely receipt or assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of the form. Illegible forms will result in loss of consideration. Mailed or faxed forms should be addressed to the agency point of contact listed in this vacancy announcement.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $124,751 - $162,178

Job Ident #: 788185700

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