Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance) (Assistant Partial Program Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration • Denver, CO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Assistant Partial Program Manager, Air Carrier Maintenance, at the Skywest CMO. The Assistant Partial Program Manager (Maintenance) Part 121 assists a Partial Program Manager (Maintenance) Part 121 assigned a portion of the airworthiness program. The role performs inspection, surveillance, and certification duties involving air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. It has program responsibility for assuring that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations for maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration programs. The position also assists in establishing inspection and surveillance work programs and performs other duties as assigned.

The selectee will report to an FAA Flight Standards Duty Location, which may be discussed during selection. This is not a remote position, but it is telework eligible in accordance with Agency policy. The position may require a background investigation, a one-year probationary period, and filing a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Submit an SF-50.
• 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 dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be physically able to perform the duties safely and efficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation; minimum medical requirements include good distant vision in each eye and the ability to read typewritten-size print without strain (glasses and contact lenses permitted), ability to hear conversational voice (hearing aid permitted), and no physical condition that would create a hazard to self or others or interfere with the ability to fly as a passenger in a variety of aircraft.
• For positions requiring participation in aircraft operation, possess a valid FAA second-class medical certificate and pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.
• Applicants not requiring a valid second-class medical certificate who are tentatively selected must provide documentation from a board-certified physician confirming they meet minimum medical requirements, or undergo an individualized assessment if they do not meet those minimum requirements but are otherwise qualified.
• Have aircraft maintenance and repair experience involving airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft over 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program.
• Have aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station, air carrier or airline repair facility, military repair facility, or local, state, or Federal governmental agency.
• Have experience maintaining and repairing airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
• Have aircraft maintenance work experience within the last three years; this recency requirement is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
• Hold an FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
• Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12, including assisting with, conducting, or performing technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation, final reports and recommendations on disposition, and enforcement activities for FAR Part 121 air carriers or air operators.
• Meet qualifications by the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Include detailed work history in the application to support qualifications and questionnaire answers; examples should be specific and reflect the applicant's level of ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Partial Program Manager (Maintenance) Part 121 with a portion of the airworthiness program.
• Perform inspection, surveillance, and certification duties for air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees.
• Assure assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations for maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration programs.
• Assist in establishing inspection and surveillance work programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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