Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation-Avionics)

Federal Aviation Administration•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation-Avionics) serves as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The inspector is responsible for ensuring that assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) requirements concerning operations programs and general aviation avionics safety. The inspector works mostly independently to plan, design, and carry out programs, projects, studies, and other work, receiving broad administrative direction from management. The role may involve Service-wide expert responsibility for flight avionics in advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft, including their operational capabilities and limitations. At the FG-14 level, inspectors establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs for major aviation organizations or uniquely complex groups of general aviation organizations. Assignments are broad in scope and unusually complex. Inspectors evaluate flight operations programs involving complex aircraft, systems, and equipment, using originality to resolve unique problems and often consulting engineers and designers for technical guidance. They have considerable independence, provide technical advice to other inspectors, and may make precedent-setting decisions subject to higher-level review. Their decisions can significantly affect aircraft operations and maintenance, aviation operations in a geographic area, and public safety. The inspector plans and directs the use of time and resources to meet organizational objectives, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and adjusts plans as needed. The role also includes providing guidance to field staff, developing plans and policies for current and anticipated issues, working with management to resolve problems, and representing the agency in policy development, inspection activities, or formal technical training. Contacts may include senior management, manufacturers, industry and professional organizations, other government agencies, and other civil aviation authorities.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF-50.
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 duties safely and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must meet minimum vision and hearing requirements; glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids are permitted.
Must not have a physical condition that would create a hazard or interfere with the ability to fly as a passenger in a variety of aircraft.
For positions requiring participation in aircraft operation, must possess a valid second-class medical certificate and pass FAA-prescribed recurrent medical examinations.
For predominant general aviation avionics work, must have aircraft avionics experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting installed avionics systems.
For predominant general aviation avionics work, must 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.
At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I or FG/GS-13 level, including technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement activities.
Qualification requirements must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned organizations comply with 14 CFR requirements related to operations programs and general aviation avionics safety.
Plan, design, and independently carry out programs, projects, studies, and other work.
Establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review flight operations programs.
Evaluate programs involving complex aircraft, systems, and equipment, and resolve unique technical problems.
Plan and direct the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives.
Analyze program requirements and accomplishments and make or direct adjustments as needed.
Provide policy assistance and technical guidance to aviation safety inspectors and field-level staff.
Develop plans, techniques, and policies to address current and anticipated problems and issues.
Work with management to resolve problems and seek technical guidance from engineers and designers when needed.
Represent the agency in policy development, inspection activities, or formal technical training.
Maintain contacts with manufacturers, aviation organizations, government agencies, and civil aviation authorities to resolve certification, operational, safety, and compliance issues.
Perform other duties as required.