Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Worthiness) - Customs and Border Protection

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: General Requirements: 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: 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. Safety Inspector (Airworthiness): Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings. Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Conducting in-depth aircraft inspections and surveillance of aircraft maintenance operations, repair stations, and maintenance providers to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards. Evaluating effectiveness of contractor maintenance planning programs, policies and procedures ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety. Providing expert technical guidance on aircraft systems, complex maintenance regulations, airworthiness directives, and safety policies to operations personnel Providing technical expertise in the evaluation and oversight of aircraft maintenance-related contracts and acquisitions, ensuring vendors and contractors meet all regulatory and contract performance requirements. Overseeing contract maintenance activities, deliverables, and procurement activities to verify compliance with contract requirements and regulatory standards in support of effective maintenance operations. Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Exercising certification authority over flight operations or maintenance for multiple air carriers, contract operators, and air travel clubs operating fleets of large turbine- or piston-powered aircraft. Acting as the primary point of contact responsible for certifying, inspecting, and overseeing the flight operations of a group of aviation organizations. Managing all assignments and information related to assigned organizations, and developing work programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational manuals. Serving as the main liaison for certification, inspection, and oversight of multiple aviation organizations, including repair stations responsible for overhauling multiengine airframes, powerplants, and various aircraft components. Assessing and making recommendations for major program elements within flight operations or maintenance activities of a major air carrier, including proposing changes to operating procedures and policy guidelines. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 08/17/2026. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire