Aviation Safety Inspector, Assistant Partial Program Manager (Power Plant) (Air Carrier Maintenance)

Summary The APPM is an assistant to a PPM Powerplant for the adequacy of the operators maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alteration programs accomplished on POWERPLANTS off wing. The APPM assists the Manager in the workload related to oversight of Airworthiness Directive, compliance, Mechanical Reliability Reporting, Mechanical Interruption Summary Reporting, engine removal rates, related incidents, training programs, approval, modifications, maintenance and reliability programs. Responsibilities The APPM (Powerplant) assists with certification activities concerning repairs, alterations, and modifications developed and accomplished on powerplants off wing. When assigned by the Principal Inspector, the APPM (Powerplant) assists in the technical administration, certification, and surveillance job tasks which are the primary responsibility of the PPM (Fleet). 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 organizations 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. 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 operators 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 carriers 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. Performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carriers continuous airworthiness engine and APU maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carriers engine and APU maintenance operation, including the following: engine and APU maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs. Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the engine and APU maintenance program. Analyzes reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance to meet the requirements of the CFRs. Monitors air operators, air agencies, and designees. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications General Requirements for All Positions: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years; Valid State drivers 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. Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance positions must meet all of the following requirements. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or more maximum certificated takeoff weight. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency. 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, to include completed training in Maintenance, equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 in the Federal Service. 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: Developing aircraft maintenance programs or maintenance requirements, Developing and evaluating aircraft maintenance manuals and record keeping systems; Analyzing reports to ensure compliance with the airworthiness programs, aircraft maintenance quality control and quality assurance, Surveillance and inspections of an air carriers maintenance program, Experience in a maintenance training department of an air carrier. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the FG-1825 series. 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. This order is located at: https://employees.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afs/tools/qat/. Education High school diploma or equivalent. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. May be assigned other additional duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling such as: 1. Surveilling other airlines for compliance of engine and APU maintenance compliance. 2. The inspector, when directed, is required to keep an appropriate control point informed as to his/her whereabouts and the telephone number at which he/she can be reached in the event of an aviation, incident/accident requiring FAA investigation. Duty Location: Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Flight Standards Duty Location where employee is selected from. You must apply on-line to receive consideration for this position. Faxed or emailed applications/resumes will not be accepted. Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held. No references will be made from your Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date. 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 section, 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. All or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Ingrade/Downgrade applications will be accepted. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA