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

Federal Aviation Administration•Miramar, FL

About The Position

The Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) applies substantial knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to develop and implement standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public concerning general aviation maintenance safety. The PMI generally works independently under broad management direction, planning and carrying out programs, projects, studies, and other work. The PMI provides policy assistance to field-level Aviation Safety Inspectors on difficult or complex policy interpretations. Completed work is normally accepted without change and may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and fulfillment of project requirements. At the FG-14 level, assignments may involve service-wide expertise in general aviation maintenance, establishing technical procedures and performance measures, or reviewing maintenance programs for major or unusually complex general aviation organizations. The PMI may serve as a service-wide expert on an aircraft type; advise inspectors on major changes; evaluate training methods and equipment; and serve on boards reviewing incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems. The PMI may also conduct regulatory surveillance, exercise certificate authority, evaluate maintenance activities and aircraft overhaul facilities, or oversee complex groups of general aviation organizations. The work involves evaluating maintenance programs for organizations using complex aircraft, systems, and equipment and resolving unique problems, often under broad policy guidance. The PMI may seek technical guidance from engineers and designers, while exercising substantial independent judgment. Other inspectors may seek the PMI’s advice on aircraft operation and maintenance issues. Decisions with precedent-setting or significant industry or public-safety effects may be reviewed at a higher policy-setting level. The PMI plans and directs the use of time and resources to meet organizational objectives, organizes work within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments to address organizational needs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
Must complete and receive favorable adjudication of a Moderate Risk (5) background investigation before appointment unless a waiver is obtained; reinvestigation is subject to a five-year period.
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 dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be physically able to perform the job safely and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read typewritten-size printed material without strain; glasses and contact lenses are permitted.
Must be able to hear conversational voice; hearing aids are permitted.
Must not have a physical condition that would create a hazard to the applicant or others or interfere with the ability to fly as a passenger in a variety of aircraft.
For positions predominantly involving general aviation maintenance: experience maintaining and repairing airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems, with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
For positions predominantly involving general aviation maintenance: maintenance experience with aircraft of 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
For positions predominantly involving general aviation maintenance: aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station, air carrier or airline repair facility, military repair facility, or local, state, or federal government agency.
For positions predominantly involving general aviation maintenance: aircraft maintenance work experience within the last three years, except recency is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series.
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
Must hold the certificate and ratings for the General Aviation Maintenance specialty; newly appointed FAA candidates must submit a copy unless currently occupying or previously having held a General Aviation (Maintenance) 1825 series position.
At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level, such as experience assisting with, conducting, or performing technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities.
Additional relevant experience may include investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and violations.
Qualifications must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The selected person may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
The application or resume must include official title, grade, series, and employment dates in the work history.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement standards, programs, and procedures concerning general aviation maintenance safety.
Provide policy assistance to field-level Aviation Safety Inspectors on difficult or complex policy interpretations.
Plan, design, and carry out programs, projects, studies, and other work, largely independently.
Establish technical procedures and performance measures and review maintenance programs for general aviation organizations.
Advise inspectors on major changes related to particular aircraft types.
Evaluate new training methods and equipment.
Serve on boards evaluating incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious aircraft-related problems.
Conduct regulatory surveillance of general aviation activities and exercise certificate authority.
Evaluate maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities.
Oversee complex general aviation organizations, including air taxis, executive or industrial operators, repair stations, and flight and mechanic schools.
Resolve unique maintenance-program problems involving complex aircraft, systems, and equipment.
Plan and direct the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives.
Organize work within established schedules, analyze program requirements and accomplishments, and adjust activities as needed.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

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