Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Maintenance)

Quick Facts

• Duty location: Springfield, IL

Description

Serve as an Aviation Safety Inspector providing independent planning and execution of aviation safety programs focused on general aviation maintenance and airworthiness. You will develop technical procedures and performance indexes, review maintenance programs and overhaul facilities, and provide policy guidance and compliance recommendations. Work includes regulatory surveillance, investigation support, and technical training or instruction on inspection and policy matters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct programs, projects, studies, and other aviation safety work
• Provide policy assistance to field Aviation Safety Inspectors on difficult or complex FAA policy interpretations
• Establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete general aviation maintenance programs
• Serve as a principal regulatory surveillance representative for general aviation activities, exercising certificate authority and evaluating maintenance activities and overhaul facilities
• Evaluate maintenance programs for organizations using complex aircraft, systems, and equipment; resolve unique technical problems
• Plan and direct use of time and resources to meet organizational objectives and adjust work as needed
• Represent the agency internally/externally for policy development, inspection activities, and technical training/instruction
• Keep management informed of program/project status and ensure technical accuracy, proper coordination, and timeliness
• Assist in preparing technical correspondence for divisions, the aviation industry, other government agencies, members of Congress, and the general public
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Submit SF50
• Moderate Risk; background investigation may be required
• Not more than two incidents involving FAA 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
• Physically able to perform duties safely and efficiently (with or without reasonable accommodation), including required distant vision and hearing
• If position requires participation in aircraft operation: valid second-class medical certificate and pass recurrent FAA medical examinations
• If not requiring second-class medical certificate: provide documentation from a board-certified physician meeting minimal medical requirements, or receive an individualized assessment
• When predominant work involves general aviation maintenance: maintenance/repair experience certifying airworthiness; experience with aircraft ≤ 12,500 lbs MTOW; repair station/air carrier/military/government facility experience; maintenance work within last 3 years; FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings; and at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to FV-I/FG-13 (certification, surveillance, investigation, compliance recommendations for FAR Part 135 air carriers/operators)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.