DIRECT HIRE - Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing)

Summary Join the Federal Aviation Administration as an Aviation Safety Inspector - Manufacturing. The FAA work environment is rich in opportunity, diversity, teamwork and worklife balance. Enjoy benefits such as weekends off, paid holidays, steady work hours, sick/annual leave, health insurance and more! Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be part of a select group of individual whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Employee will report to an FAA facility Qualifications All applicants must meet the following requirements: Not more than 2 separate incidents involving Federal Aviation Regulations violations in the last 5 years; Have a valid state driver's license; Be fluent in the English language; Have no chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and Be a high school graduate or equivalent. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 (Manufacturing) positions must meet one of the following requirements: A. Experience in the area of quality systems, methods, and techniques in the manufacture of products and/or articles that demonstrates the ability to determine whether aircraft and related products meet the approved design criteria, or the design criteria on which approval is being sought and is in condition for safe operations; or Acceptable specialized experience for paragraph A includes actual experience in a majority of the following areas that is clearly reflected in your resume: First article, in process and final assembly inspection; Quality assurance provisions of special processes (e.g. heat treating, brazing, welding, carburizing, plating, CAD-CAM, robotics, software quality control, etc.,) Destructive and non-destructive inspection; Manufacturing processes; Airworthiness assurance; Developing and implementing quality systems and procedures; Testing procedures; and Use of improved design data. B. Experience involving either the actual issuance of airworthiness certificates or having responsibility for managing programs leading to the issuance of original airworthiness certificates or original export airworthiness approvals for products and/or articles; or C. Experience involving a combination of paragraph A and paragraph B. The experience in paragraph A or B is typically acquired in such positions as: Quality engineer; Quality systems supervisor/manager; Quality systems auditor; Service representative with technical quality experience; FAA designee such as a designated manufacturing inspection representative (DMIR); or Designated airworthiness representative (DAR) authorized to perform manufacturing inspection functions on behalf of the FAA. To qualify for this position at the FV-H level -All candidates must demonstrate one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Specialized experience is defined as knowledge and experience of aerospace quality assurance systems in a position of leadership, or having the ability to make decisions independently, as it relates to an aerospace manufacturing environment in the areas of assembly, test and final inspection, and airworthiness determination as evidenced by practical experience working in this environment - such as work as a Supervisory Quality Inspector, Organization Designation Authorization Unit Member, or Manager of an aircraft or aerospace article manufacturing facility. THE FULL PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL TO THE FV-I GRADE LEVEL: Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting all training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education No education substitution for qualifications for this position. Must be high school graduate or equivalent. Preview Job Questionnaire Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire. 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 Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Requirement for Security Clearance: Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. For Moderate Risk (Level 5), this position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. These positions are represented by Bargaining Unit: 8163- Aircraft Certification Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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