Aviation Safety Inspector (ACM), Assistant Partial Program Manager (APPM) Power Plant (PP)

About the role

The Assistant Partial Program Manager (Powerplant) serves as a full assistant to a Partial Program Manager Powerplant for the adequacy of the operators maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alteration programs accomplished on POWERPLANTS off wing.

What you will do

• Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector and PPM (Powerplant), accomplishes the following duties: A.
• Technical Administration Within 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 organization's 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.
• Conducts the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
• Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.
• Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.
• Certification 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 operator's 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 carrier's 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.
• Surveillance Analyzes engine and APU reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with the maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the CFRs.
• Monitors the activities of air operators, air agencies, and designees.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How you will be evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Documents you must provide

• All Applicants MUST provide a copy of their FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
• Applicants must apply on-line 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., transcripts, SF-50, or veterans' documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS.
• Supplemental documents may be uploaded and attached to your application.
• 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 ***

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

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. *** 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. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements.

Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held. No references will be made from your Official Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date. All or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

Ingrade/downgrade applications will be accepted. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA