USAJOBS · 8 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (AW), Air Carrier Avionics - Assistant Principal Avionics Inspector (APAI)
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $118K/yr
1+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Assistant Principal Avionics Inspector (APAI) who will assist the Principal Inspector (Avionics) in certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for various aviation entities. The role involves ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and overseeing maintenance programs.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
On a continuing basis, ensures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; establishes and conducts adequate training programs; maintains record keeping systems; and facilities and ensures procedures meet all regulatory requirements
Chairs joint Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry meetings
Maintains regular contact with organizations assigned and coordinates with top management officials
Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved
Develops avionics program requirements through participation on maintenance review boards
Coordinates minimum equipment list (MEL) approvals with the principal operations inspector
Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL
Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition
Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications
Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency
Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents
Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions
Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance
Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of air carriers, aircraft, airmen, and air agencies
Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees
Evaluates requests to operate under conditions not previously specified in the airworthiness portion of the operations specifications and approves/disapproves requests providing additional conditions and limitations as needed
Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development of required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems
Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the air carrier’s airworthiness programs and revisions
Ensures manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing airworthiness programs
Approves operations specifications and amendments
Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carrier for the purpose of overhaul work, major repairs, alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory
Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems
Determines if overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision
Evaluates an operator’s proposed reliability programs for compliance with national policies
Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes
Approves/disapproves reliability programs
Determines if the air carrier’s training program meets the requirements of 14 CFR, is compatible with the airworthiness program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel
Directs or participates in flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR
Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval
Directs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier’s continuous airworthiness program
Monitors all phases of the air carrier’s airworthiness operation, including the maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs
Analyzes trends to detect deterioration in the airworthiness program
Monitors the activities of air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations
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 in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years
Demonstrate at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 grade level
Specialized experience includes: investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents and violations
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Company data provided by crunchbase