Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation-Avionics)

Federal Aviation Administration•Miramar, FL

10h

About The Position

The Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation-Avionics) serves as a primary operations interface between assigned aviation organizations and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The position is responsible for ensuring assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations requirements concerning operations programs and general aviation avionics safety. The inspector independently plans and carries out programs, projects, studies, and other work under broad administrative direction. The role evaluates flight operations programs involving complex aircraft, systems, and equipment; establishes technical procedures and performance indexes; and advises field staff on difficult technical issues. The inspector develops plans, techniques, and policies for current and anticipated issues, and may represent the FAA in policy development, inspection activities, or formal technical training. The position requires substantial independent judgment. Decisions may affect aircraft operations and maintenance, geographic areas with complex aviation operations, regulatory compliance, and public safety. The inspector works with management, industry officials, manufacturers, professional organizations, other government agencies, and civil aviation authorities to resolve issues involving certification, operations programs, and aviation safety.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
Submit an SF-50 as required by the announcement.
No more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last five years.
Valid state driver's license.
Fluency in English.
No chemical dependency or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Physically able to perform the duties safely and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation; must meet the stated vision, hearing, and physical-condition requirements.
For positions requiring participation in aircraft operation, possess a valid FAA second-class medical certificate and pass recurrent FAA medical examinations.
Aircraft avionics experience involving maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed aircraft avionics systems.
Aircraft avionics work experience, which may include supervision or auditing, within the last three years at 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.
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, or enforcement; additional qualifying experience may include investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations.
Meet qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.
A background investigation with favorable adjudication is required before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; the position is subject to reinvestigation every five years.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The selected candidate may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty and is subject to FAA restrictions on certain outside employment and aviation-related investments.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned organizations comply with 14 CFR requirements relating to operations programs and general aviation avionics safety.
Plan and carry out programs, projects, studies, and other work independently under broad administrative direction.
Evaluate flight operations programs for organizations operating complex aircraft, systems, and equipment.
Establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs.
Provide policy assistance and technical guidance to aviation safety inspectors and field-level staff on difficult or complex issues.
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 to address organizational needs.
Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems and issues.
Work with management and technical specialists to resolve problems and provide guidance on difficult technical issues.
Represent the FAA in policy development, inspection activities, or formal technical training when required.
Work with industry officials and other stakeholders to resolve issues affecting certification, operations programs, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as required.