Aviation Safety Inspector; Airworthiness

This position is in the Aircraft Maintenance Division, Commercial Aviation Branch, AFS-330.

Responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) 121 or 125 for the development and implementation of standards governing all matters related to airworthiness issues.

• 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.

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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:

• Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with 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 avionics
, applicants must meet all of the following requirements.

• Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.
• Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
• Aircraftics 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.

When the predominant work involves general aviation avionics
, applicants must meet all of the following requirements.

• Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.
• 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.

When the predominant work involves air carrier maintenance
, applicants 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.

When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance
, applicants must meet all of the following requirements.

• Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility…