PUBLIC NOTICE - Aviation Safety Inspector - Airworthiness

To qualify for this Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) position at the FG-9 through FG-12 grade levels, you must meet the OPM Qualifications Standard for the Aviation Safety Series (FG-1825) and possess specialized avionics experience. The role requires aircraft avionics experience involving maintenance.. Repair.. And troubleshooting of installed avionics systems.. With work experience within the last 3 years in a repair station.. Air carrier repair facility.. Military repair facility.. Or government agency.

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet job-related medical requirements: good distant vision in each eye (glasses/contacts permitted), ability to hear conversational voice (hearing aid permitted), and no physical condition that would be a hazard to self or others or interfere with flying as a passenger in various aircraft.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Aircraft avionics experience involving maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.
• Aircraft avionics work experience (supervision or auditing) in a repair station, air carrier repair facility, military repair facility, or local/state/federal government agency within the last 3 years.
• For FG-9: developmental assignments such as Lead Avionics Technician, with close review and specific guidelines.

Assist in enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports (FG-9/11).

• Participate in accident/incident and complaint investigations (FG-9/11).
• Assist in re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency (FG-9/11).
• Assure that aviation organizations and airmen comply with regulatory requirements and report deficiencies to the principal inspector or supervisor (FG-11).
• Provide assistance in evaluating air carriers, air agencies, and air operators and make recommendations to the principal inspector or supervisor (FG-11).
• Evaluate mechanics and repair facilities for initial certification and continuing adequacy (FG-12).
• Evaluate the mechanic's training program (FG-12).
• Complete an extensive training program including up to 24 months of formal and on-the-job training.
• Perform duties specific to aircraft avionics experience.

U.S. Citizenship required.

• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Position may be subject to a background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• May be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
• Telework may be authorized as determined by agency policy.
• PCS incentive subject to a twelve-month service commitment (not all locations eligible).

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, and retirement.

• Paid holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
• Steady work hours with weekends off.
• Telework eligibility as determined by agency policy.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal employees.

This Public Notice serves as a resume repository; positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.

• We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
• The Flight Standards Service uses a National Centralized Hiring Process for standardized interviewing and screening.
• If contacted for an interview, travel expenses may be reimbursed.
• PCS incentive is subject to a twelve-month service commitment; not all locations are eligible.
• FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies; see www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
• Applications accepted from any U.S. citizen.
• For reasonable accommodations, contact the agency contact listed or the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
• Agency contact: Aviation Careers, Phone 1 (405) 954-4657, Email [email protected].
• Address: Federal Aviation Administration, Aviation Careers Branch, 6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 139, AHF-S300, Oklahoma City, OK 73169 US.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for regulating and overseeing all aspects of civil aviation in the United States. Its mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. The Flight Standards Services division ensures compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards. This position is within the Aviation Safety Inspector career field, focusing on airworthiness and avionics.