Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance - Federal Aviation Administration

General Requirements for All Positions: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State driver's license; Fluency in the English language; No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must: Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA. Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position. When the predominant work involves air carrier maintenance applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Maintenance) positions must meet all of the following requirements: Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes analyzing aviation safety programs to ensure compliance with federal and agency regulations, programs, procedures, and safety standards governing air operations. For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: .https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held. No references will be made from your Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date. The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) is recognized as a subject matter expert responsible for numerous complex assignments under the minimal direction of the manager. Represents Executive and Senior Leadership on various working groups, acting as a principal specialist in the collaboration and development of new and innovative approaches, and defines and directs challenging projects. Incumbent works with all levels of management (including Executives) to ensure sound management strategies and solutions are established and maintained. The incumbent independently plans time and identifies, plans, and organizes available resources to accomplish work. The ASI directs aviation safety strategies, executes key decisions, and authors comprehensive briefings to communicate safety enhancements to both executive and field personnel. Serves as the leadership representative on working groups, building relationships, and partnering with multiple lines of business across Flight Standards, designated to modify or create new policy or procedures impacting safety oversight and certificate management within ACSA. The incumbent will apply experience and proficient knowledge of policies impacting Air Carriers and Field Offices by executing the directives into actionable operations. This position communicates program and policy objectives and identifies approaches to implement standardization across ACSA. The incumbent indepe