The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) is responsible for recommending new and amended Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters to air carrier avionics safety issues.
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:
General Requirements: 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;High school diploma or equivalent.Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector in a safe and efficient manner, and 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 (Avionics) positions must meet all of the following requirements:
Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft.Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.Aircraft avionics work experience in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years.In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-12/GS-13 or Pay Band I), as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Avionics.
Examples of Specialized Experience may include: Evaluates and decides upon proposals to change the authorized programs of organizations.Monitors, plans or conducts inspection programs.Assures that assigned 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.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.)
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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