Aviation Safety Inspector (Partial Program Manager ACM )

The Partial Program Manager serves as a full assistant to a Principal Maintenance or Avionics Inspector performing the full range of certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees.

Qualifications Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined in the OPM qualification standards. The minimum eligibility requirements for this position are below. General Requirements for All Applicants: 1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; 2. Valid State driver's license; 3. Fluency in the English language; 4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and 5. High school diploma or equivalent. 6. Submit copy airframe and powerplant certificate Medical Requirements for All Applicants: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector in a safe and efficient manner, and meet all of the following requirements: 1. 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; 2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); 3. 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. AND Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier (Maintenance) positions 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 12,500pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and power plant ratings. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-13/GS-13 or Pay Band H), as an Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier Maintenance 1825. Examples of Specialized Experience may include: * Maintenance experience on 14 CFR part 121 aircraft and associated components * Evaluates and decides upon proposals to change the authorized programs of organizations. * Monitors, plans or conducts inspection programs. * Assures that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. * Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.