Summary

The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) is responsible for the oversight and safety assurance of a full

range of certification, surveillance, compliance, enforcement, and inspection duties for assigned air

carrier, airmen, and designees. Responsible for ensuring that the assigned organization meets Title 14

of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP).

Duties

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The PAI is responsible for aviation safety activities in a complex and dynamic air carrier aviation

environment that includes experience in the following specialties: Avionics. Applies an advanced

knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed and ensures the promotion of the highest level

of safety compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing transparency of data exchange that

includes the identification of hazards and management of risk.

As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance and risk management of air carrier activities,

exercises full certificate authority over a major air carrier with very extensive and complex operations.

Analyzes operations involving large fleets of turbojet aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and

freight service. The magnitude, intensity, and scope of program responsibility require significant and

regular assistance of managers, inspectors, and administrative staff.

Plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work. Provides policy assistance to

field level Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations.

Assignments involve wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of advanced multi-engine

turbojet aircraft and concerned with all aspects of the assigned operators CAMP. Assignments at this

level are of great scope and unusual complexity and the organizations monitored are major factors in

the industry.

Accomplishes work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements, and makes

or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs. Decisions typically have a broad

impact on the operation of a particular type of advanced aircraft and have a significant effect on the

safety of the flying public.

Contacts with key officials are frequent and critically important for their assigned certificate.

Maintains lines of communication to resolve issues that affect the certification and modifications of

aircraft programs, their effect on safety management, and compliance with regulations. Typical

contacts involve dealings with Part 119 officials, the accountable executive for SMS, and members of

middle management, as well as collaboration with representatives of other government agencies (e.g.,

DoD and TSA), and representatives of other civil aviation authorities.

Adheres to established laws, orders, policies, and regulations that provide general guidance for

completing work objectives. Applies resourcefulness, initiative, and judgment based on experience to

develop and implement evaluation procedures to address problems where precedents are not

applicable. Methods, practices, or decisions may be used as guidance in similar problem areas.

Informs front-line management of the status of all programs and projects and is accountable for the

technical accuracy, proper coordination, and timeliness of completed staff work. Aids and serves as an

advisor to office management on all matters of assigned tasking.

Assists in the preparation of a variety of technical and priority correspondence to leadership, the

aviation industry, other governmental agencies, members of Congress, and the public. Assures that

correspondence is properly coordinated, technically and grammatically accurate, clear and concise, and

that it reflects the philosophy, policies, and objectives of Flight Standards and the FAA.

Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

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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).

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 or may be found on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/

General Requirements for All Positions:

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.

Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants must meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.

These medical requirements include:

Aviation Safety Inspector

Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:

1. 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);
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
3. 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.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-13 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (GS/FG-12 or Pay Band H). Specialized experience may include:

*Reviews and determines the adequacy of manuals for compliance with CFRs.

*Monitors all phases of avionics on behalf of the principal inspector to include facilities, equipment, programs and records.

*Evaluates operations and facilities throughout the geographical area by periodic on-site inspections and the review of inspectors reports.

*Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

(Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series, if applicable.)

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

For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties:

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.

Ingrade/Downgrade will be accepted.

All or none of the candidates may be interviewed.

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)/Leadership and Management Dimension (LMD) 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/LMD.

In lieu of providing a KSA NARRATIVE response in the text box listed below each KSA/LMD, in your work history on your resume/application, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA/LMD. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Please also ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job); Duties (be specific in describing your duties); Employer's name and address; Supervisor name and phone number; Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); & Salary. Determining length of Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible due to an incomplete application.

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.

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Additional information

We 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

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Benefits

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