Aviation Safety Inspector, Boston FSDO, EASD61A (AW-GAV, PAI)

Summary

The Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI) serves as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to operations programs governing all matters to general aviation avionics safety issues.

Duties

• The PAI receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions.
• The PAI mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work.
• The PAI provides policy assistance to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) on difficult or complex policy interpretations.
• The work is normally accepted without change.
• Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.
• Some assignments involve Service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight avionics for an advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft.
• Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft.
• ASIs establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs for leaders in the aviation industry, or organizations of comparable scope and complexity, or an uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations.
• Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.
• The following assignments are illustrative: 1.
• As a Service wide expert on a particular type of advanced aircraft: — Advises other inspectors of major changes. — Standardizes procedures and judgments used by inspectors to evaluate the operation of the aircraft; — Evaluates new training methods and equipment for initial certification. — Serves on boards that evaluate incidents, accidents, complaints, and other serious problems relating to the aircraft.
• Develops plans to resolve problems. 2.
• As the principal representative in regulatory surveillance oversight of general aviation and air carrier activities, exercises certificate authority over operators with avionics.
• Evaluates maintenance activities and complete aircraft overhaul facilities.
• (By comparison, FG-13 employees exercise certificate authority over less complex air carriers or perform major portions of the certification, inspection, and surveillance for major carriers under the direction of FG-14 inspectors.) 3.
• Exercises certificate authority and safety responsibility over a complex of broad and varied general aviation organizations such as air taxis, carriers, executive and/or industrial operators, repair stations, and mechanic schools.
• The magnitude, intensity, and scope of program responsibility are typically such as to require significant and regular assistance of lower graded inspectors.
• Employees evaluate flight operations programs for organizations which utilize complex aircraft, systems, and equipment.
• Because of organizational complexity or the advanced technology incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems.
• They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines.
• Supervisors give employees a wide leeway for independent action.
• Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation and maintenance.
• Because of the precedent-setting nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be reviewed and approved at a higher policy-setting level.
• The ASI plans and directs the use of time and resources to accomplish organizational objectives.
• He or she defines, organizes, and uses resources to accomplish work activities within established schedules, analyzes program requirements and accomplishments, and makes or directs adjustments as necessary to address organizational needs.
• Decisions typically have broad impact on the operation, maintenance of a particular type of advanced aircraft, or a geographic area containing a variety of novel and/or complex aviation operations.
• Decisions also have a significant effect on the safety of the flying public.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Interviews: All or none of the candidates may be interviewed. Selectee must report to the advertised facility. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: 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. Your application/resume must have your official title, grade, series and employment dates in your work history. 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. 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.

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. Your work history (please include applicable date ranges) examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. 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, eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed in alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. SF-50, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• All applicants MUST provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) which verifies current position, title, series, grade, tenure, and organization or record.
• If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
• You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
• If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
• If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.