Aviation Safety Inspector, Partial Program Manager (Air Carrier Maintenance - Powerplant)

Federal Aviation Administration •

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The Partial Program Manager (Powerplant) has primary responsibility for the adequacy of the operators maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alteration programs accomplished on Powerplants Off Wing. The PPM (Powerplant) coordinates with the PPM on Airworthiness Directives, compliance, Mechanical Reliability Reporting, Mechanical Interruption Summary Reporting, engine removal rates, powerplant related incidents, and powerplant training programs.

Duties

Responsible for certification activities concerning repairs, alterations, and modifications developed and accomplished on powerplants off wing. When assigned by the Supervisory Principal Inspector, the PPM (Powerplant) assists in the technical administration, certification, and surveillance job tasks which are the primary responsibility of the PPM (Fleet).

Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis the organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable recordkeeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the organizations station and other officials; coordinates with the supervisory Principal Inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.

Is responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operation specifications. Conducts or directs the re-examination of an operator or agency.

Has responsibility for initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft, and air agencies. Has responsibility for initial and ongoing certification of airmen., Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees. Evaluates requests not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed.

Determine if the engine and APU maintenance facilities being established by air carriers 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 engine and APU overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Selectee will be required to report to a FAA Flight Standards duty location.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

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.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:

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;
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 or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

When the predominant work involves air carrier maintenance applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (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 12,500 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.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. 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:

Maintenance experience on 14 CFR part 121 aircraft and associated components;
Evaluating and deciding upon proposals to change the authorized programs of organizations;
Monitoring, planning or conducting 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,
Conducting enforcement investigations and preparing of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: .https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm

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

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors found using this link https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/tools/qat.html

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

All Applicants MUST provide a copy of their FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

All FAA Employees MUST provide a copy of their last SF-50.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $122,198 - $158,860

Job Ident #: 797153600

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Aviation Safety Inspector, Partial Program Manager (Air Carrier Maintenance - Powerplant)

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