SummaryThe Assistant Partial Program Manager (Powerplant) serves as a full assistant to a Partial Program Manager Powerplant for the adequacy of the operators maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alteration programs accomplished on POWERPLANTS off wing.
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Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector and PPM (Powerplant), accomplishes the following duties:
A. Technical Administration
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 record keeping system: and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the organization's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their management officials; coordinates with the PPM (powerplant) for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.
Assists in the development of maintenance program requirements for engines and APUs through participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for engines for approval with Principal Operations Inspector. Takes enforcement action instances of noncompliance with the MEL.
Conducts enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications.
Conducts the re-examination 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 depositions.
Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.
B. Certification
Assists PPM (powerplant) in initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft, and air agencies. Assists with 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.
Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in development of required engine and APU maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated with the air carrier's engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribes safe practices, and furnishes clear and specific instructions governing engine and APU maintenance programs.
Determines if the engine and APU maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repair and 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.
Evaluates an operator's proposed engine and APU reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Assists PPM (powerplant) with approval/disapproval of engine and APU reliability programs.
Determines if the air carrier's training program meets the requirements of the CFRs, is compatible with the engine and APU maintenance program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel.
Participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the CFRs. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.
C. Surveillance
Analyzes engine and APU reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with the maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the CFRs.
Monitors the activities of air operators, air agencies, and designees.
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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).
- This is not a virtual or remote sited position.
QualificationsGeneral 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
: 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.
In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must:
- Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
- Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.
Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:
- Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
- Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.
When the predominant work involves
air carrier maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) 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.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 grade level as an Aviation Safety Inspector. 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, but is not limited to: 1) Assisting in the development and evaluation of aircraft maintenance manuals and record keeping systems; and analyzing maintenance reports to ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness programs. 2) Performing maintenance quality control and production control functions, conducting surveillance and inspections of an air carrier's maintenance program, and supporting activities within an air carrier's maintenance training department.
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
NOTE: Recency of specialized experience and the need for a valid second-class FAA medical certificate is waived for employees in the 1825 series.
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
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Additional informationWe may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements.
Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held.
No references will be made from your Official Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date.
All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Ingrade/downgrade applications will be accepted.
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