Aviation Safety Inspector assigned to lead Maintenance Review Boards (MRBs) for assigned aircraft. Responsible for board activities, team dynamics, and will foster an environment of inclusion and teamwork to produce the MRB Report. May also serve as a member of Type Certification Boards and Flight Operations Evaluation Boards (FOEB) for assigned aircraft. Duties
Plays a vital role in the promotion of flight safety in the maintenance procedures developed for aircraft inspection, servicing, and overhaul that will affect maintenance programs for operators utilizing aircraft built by the assigned manufacturer. The work of this position has-significant impact on the entire industry. Possess a high degree of competence in the various segments of aircraft maintenance and a thorough and current knowledge of the techniques and philosophies responsible for achieving continued airworthiness. Must have expert knowledge of the regulations, policies, procedures, and technical and administrative factors affecting the full scope of aircraft maintenance activities of the Flight Standards Service. Possess a high level of initiative coupled with a working knowledge of automated data processing statistical techniques in order to logically assemble, evaluate, and make informed judgments based on the myriads of details available.
Capable of organizing and presenting information to others in a clear and concise manner, basing decisions and recommendations on an objective analysis of the facts. Apply a high measure of ability to understand, evaluate, and relate the viewpoints of individuals from both the agency and industry when addressing various aircraft maintenance issues. Works closely with individuals at various levels within the agency and from industry, both nationally and internationally. Personal contacts include individuals at various levels of the Flight Standards Service, industry, other offices of the FAA, and other federal and international government agencies.
Participates in Type Certification Board to make decisions related to maintenance of aircraft produced by the aircraft manufacturer. Serves as maintenance representative on Flight Operations Evaluation Boards, determining and presenting the maintenance aspects involved.
May serve as a leader of the Maintenance Review Board for the establishment of national standards for scheduled maintenance programs on assigned aircraft. Provides leadership conducive to the Agency’s strategic goals, setting a professional example to all involved stakeholders. To carry out this function, the incumbent must assure, well in advance, that agency personnel receive adequate training on the aircraft prior to the actual Maintenance Review Board activities and obtain from prospective operators of the aircraft proposed maintenance programs for evaluation by agency personnel. Must obtain input from a variety of sources from within the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as from manufacturers and operators in the establishment of these uniform minimum maintenance standards.
Serves as a focal point for maintenance information on assigned aircraft related to achievement of reliability and maintenance standards, i.e., Airworthiness Directives, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Service Difficulty Reports, Alert Bulletins, accidents, and incident reports. Possesses a thorough knowledge of all information related to assigned aircraft and represents the agency as the technical maintenance expert for assigned aircraft.
Provides technical and administrative leadership to agency maintenance programs within assigned areas of responsibility and represents the agency on assigned areas as directed.
Provides expert consultation in support of accident or incident investigations, analysis, and implementation of corrective actions related to the particular aircraft assigned.
May be requested to act as an aircraft specific course mentor and provide feedback on requests for equivalent training from Safety Assurance offices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
