Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation-Avionics)

Federal Aviation Administration•Hapeville, GA

About The Position

The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) serves as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The position has program responsibility for ensuring that assigned organizations comply with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) in matters concerning general aviation avionics safety. The inspector independently plans and carries out programs, projects, studies, and other work under broadly defined missions. The role includes interpreting policy on difficult or complex issues, evaluating flight operations programs involving complex aircraft and equipment, establishing technical procedures and performance indexes, and developing approaches to resolve novel problems. Decisions may significantly affect aircraft operations and maintenance, aviation organizations, geographic areas, and public safety. The ASI plans and directs the use of time and resources, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and adjusts work to meet organizational needs. The inspector advises field staff on difficult technical matters, develops plans and policies to address current and anticipated issues, and works with management to resolve problems. The position may also represent the agency in policy development, inspection activities, or formal technical training. The role involves frequent contact with senior industry officials, professional and industry organizations, other government agencies, and other civil aviation authorities. The position requires relevant aircraft avionics maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience, as well as specialized experience in technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement. Applicants must meet the stated general and medical requirements for Aviation Safety Inspectors. The position may require a background investigation, a one-year probationary period, and filing a financial disclosure statement. Salary is covered by the PASS/AVS Bargaining Contract; no salary amount is provided.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Submit an SF-50 as specified in the required documents.
Have no more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last five years.
Hold a valid state driver's license.
Be fluent in English.
Have no chemical dependency or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet the physical and medical requirements for the position, including adequate distant vision, ability to hear conversational voice, and no disqualifying physical condition; glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids are permitted.
For positions requiring participation in aircraft operation, possess a valid second-class medical certificate and pass FAA-prescribed recurrent medical examinations.
For predominant general aviation avionics work, have aircraft avionics experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting installed aircraft avionics systems.
For predominant general aviation avionics work, have aircraft avionics work experience within the last three years in a repair station, air carrier repair facility, military repair facility, or local, state, or federal government agency; recency is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.
Have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level, involving technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement; additional qualifying experience may include investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations.
Meet all qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary operations interface between assigned aviation organizations, airmen, designees, and the FAA.
Ensure assigned organizations meet applicable 14 CFR requirements related to general aviation avionics safety.
Plan, design, and carry out programs, projects, studies, and other work independently.
Interpret and provide policy assistance on difficult or complex issues.
Evaluate flight operations programs involving complex aircraft, systems, and equipment.
Establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs.
Plan and direct the use of time and resources to meet organizational objectives and schedules.
Analyze program requirements and accomplishments and make or direct adjustments as needed.
Provide guidance to field staff on difficult technical issues and resolve problems, escalating unique issues as appropriate.
Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems.
Work with management to solve problems.
Represent the agency in policy development, inspection activities, or formal technical training as needed.
Perform other duties as required.