Aviation Safety Inspector - San Diego, United States - US Federal Aviation Administration

US Federal Aviation Administration

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Duties at the FG-9 grade level may include but are not limited to the following:

Assisting in enforcement investigation and preparation of final reports;
Participating in accident/incident and complaint investigation; and
Assisting in the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Duties at the FG-11 grade level may include but are not limited to the following:

Assuring that aviation organization and airmen comply with regulatory requirements and reports deficiencies to the principal inspector or supervisor;
Providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies, and air operators and making recommendations to the principal inspector or supervisor; and
Assisting in the recertification of an operator or agency.

Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:

Evaluating mechanics and repair facilities for initial certification and continuing adequacy;
Evaluating the mechanic's training program;
Inspecting aircraft and related equipment for airworthiness; and
Evaluating the maintenance aspects of programs of air carriers and similar commercial operations. The evaluations may include the adequacy of maintenance facilities, equipment and procedures; the competence of employees; the adequacy of the program or schedule for periodic maintenance and overhauls; and the airworthiness of the aircraft.

Aviation Safety Inspectors (Airworthiness) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations and advisory duties however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialty is knowledge and skill pertaining to the maintenance and airworthiness of aircraft.

Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications:

OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 Minimum Eligibility 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.

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants MUST meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.

Medical Requirements:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
Aircraft
avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft; and
Aircraft
avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years.

Specialized experience at the FG-12 involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities and working without clear or specific guidelines, such as work as a Manager above General Foreman responsible for supervising the maintenance of A
vionics systems.

Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.

Education:

Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

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Additional information:

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The U.S.

Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation.

As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome.

If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and profe