Aviation Safety Inspector; Avionics

This Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Avionics) or (General Aviation Avionics) is assigned to the Safety Management, Analytics and Systems Integration Division, AFS-900. Utilizes expert knowledge of Air Carrier or General Aviation to provide technical direction and oversight to a team functioning as national technical experts in nationwide programs regarding certification, evaluation, surveillance, safety management systems and other innovations involving the aviation industry.

• Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last five years.
• Valid State driver's license.
• Fluency in the English language.
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• 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:

• 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).
• 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.
• 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 for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions 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.
• 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 three years.

When the predominant work involves general aviation avionics, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions 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 three years.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV‑I and FG/GS‑13 grade levels. 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 extensive participation in certification, inspection, and surveillance as it relates to Air Carrier Maintenance or General Aviation Maintenance.

Skill in applying laws and regulations to inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance work. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management and other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on critical operations. Solving problems demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches. Must have experience in developing, delivering and overseeing delivery of complex subjects to a wide range of internal or external audiences.

Experience using SAS Automation and a high level of understanding of using SAS for risk‑based decision making. Experience must show application and outcome. (Examples of complex subject: SAS training, technical airline training or other complex subject certification requirements or application of system safety incorporating SMS).

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.