Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance), Partial Program Manager, Powerplant

Federal Aviation Administration • Watkins, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Partial Program Manager (Powerplant) has primary responsibility for the adequacy of the operators maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alteration programs accomplished on Powerplants off wing. This role operates under the general direction of the Principal Inspector and involves technical administration, certification, and surveillance of air carrier maintenance programs related to engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner.
• 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.
• Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations (for positions requiring aircraft operation).
• Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA (for positions requiring aircraft operation).
• Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements (for positions not requiring second-class medical certificates).
• 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.
• Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency.
• Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
• Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
• FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level.
• Specialized experience includes: Maintenance experience on 14 CFR part 121 aircraft and associated components; 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.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assures on a continuing basis 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.
• Develops maintenance program requirements for engines and APUs through participation on Maintenance Review Boards.
• Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for engines for approval with Principal Operations Inspector.
• Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition.
• Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications.
• Conducts or directs the re-examination 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.
• Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft, and air agencies.
• Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of airmen.
• Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.
• Evaluates requests 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 development of required engine and APU maintenance manuals and record keeping systems.
• Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated with the air carrier’s engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions thereto.
• Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribes safe practices, and furnishes clear and specific instructions governing engine and APU maintenance programs.
• Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto.
• Determines if the engine and APU maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repair and alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory.
• Determines if engine and APU overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.
• Evaluates an operator's proposed engine and APU reliability programs for compliance with national policies.
• Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes.
• Approves/disapproves engine and APU reliability programs.
• Directs and/or performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness engine and APU maintenance program.
• Monitors all phases of the air carrier's engine and APU maintenance operation, including engine and APU maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling such as surveilling other airlines for compliance of engine and APU maintenance compliance.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED