Summary Serves as an international Aviation Safety Inspector in the International Program Division within Flight Standards, responsible for supporting, developing and managing the various division responsibilities regarding the monitoring of foreign air carriers. May involve managing a specific program(s) which includes: the IASA program; technical assistance; management reviews; international training; bilateral agreements; and, ICAO initiatives. Responsibilities The incumbent applies expert development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters to Air Carrier Maintenance safety issues. The work involves the full range of air carrier maintenance activities relative to public and industry use where applicable. Serves as Flight Standards technical expert with responsibility for the planning, development, standardization, evaluation and effectiveness of assigned air carrier maintenance programs nationwide. Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs operations, facilities, and equipment. Conducts or participates in group or team meetings which include representatives of other government agencies, the aviation industry, aviation organizations, state, municipal and foreign governments where assigned programs and responsibilities are involved. Develops operational policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards, and other applicable standards in support of assigned programs. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned program areas. Provide timely standardization, policy interpretation, coordination, and Policy office/headquarters support to the region and its field offices. Assists and advises AFS-50 management and regional management in developing and presenting background and justification on proposals, which require headquarters decision, or coordination with other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lines of business, DOT, Department of State, DOD, other interested agencies, ICAO, or foreign governments. Duties and responsibilities require a detailed knowledge and/or expertise in the full range of functional areas of the FAA, those of other government agencies and foreign governments. Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the safety regulations, and has responsibility for perceiving the need for, recommending the initiation of, and justifying new or amended regulations to 14 CFR and supplementary regulator material. Prepares, assists, and advises on proposals under which FAA Flight Standards would work with U.S. military agencies, Department of Defense, U.S. State Department, office of the Secretary, and foreign governments under reimbursable agreements or other International agreements and insures coordination within Flight Standards International Program Division, the Office of International Aviation (API) and others as required. Propose realistic time scheduling in terms of clearance with DOS and other agencies, and that actions are within the framework of approved policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for the provision of Flight Standards new and ongoing International activities with foreign countries and international programs for which division is responsible. Identifies the scope and needs of a project and provides information to API for the preparation of appropriate agreements and other documentation, identification of technical experts, and accomplishment of technical assistance projects. Evaluates, on behalf of division management the effectiveness of Flight Standards International program execution, as part of FAA Flight Standard's international efforts. Recommends and implements actions to increase efficiency and economy of programs. Ensures that current and new international policies, procedures, and techniques are appropriate and ensures safety and standardization in maintenance and repairman areas and incorporation into the applicable training programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications OPM Qualification Standard for the Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier Maintenance specialty (from the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions) is located at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/ 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, 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); and 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, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must: Possess a valid second¿class medical certificate in accordance with 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. Specialized Experience: When the predominant work involves air carrier maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance) positions must meet all of the following requirements. 1. 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. 2. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency. 3. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. 4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years. 5. 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-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 is: Experience with data quality review against established guidelines, experience with certificate management, (14CFR) part numbers 121, 135, or 142. Recency of specialized experience is waived for current and former FAA employees in the 1825 series. In addition to the qualification requirements listed above, The following has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor for this position: 1) Experience with data quality review against established guidelines. 2) Experience with certificate management, (14 CFR) part numbers 121, 135, or 145. Selective Placement Factor (SPF) is a knowledge, skill or ability (KSA) or competency essential for satisfactory performance in the announced position. Applicants MUST include examples of specialized experience and selective placement factors in their work history and be specific when describing specialized experience. Please refer to the KSA section of the announcement for details. Certificate and Ratings: This position requires certificates and ratings for minimum qualification in the following specialty: Air Carrier Maintenance; a copy of certificates and ratings are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1825 specialty of Air Carrier Maintenance. Therefore, applicants must submit a copy of their certificates and ratings unless they are currently occupying Air Carrier (Maintenance) 1825 Series Position. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. Security Requirements: Non-critical sensitive (2): This position requires completion & favorable adjudication of a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained and approved. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. Experience with data quality review against established guidelines. Experience with certificate management,(14 CFR) part numbers 121, 135, or 145. IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), and Other Factors answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate. Education Education may not be substituted for experience. 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 This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. 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. In-grade/Downgrade applications will be accepted Current FAA employee: You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position. If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
