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Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing) (Technical Lead) )

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Certification Service, System Oversight Division, AIR-800

Summary

The System Oversight Division (AIR-800) oversees the performance of systems associated with design and production of aviation products, articles, and parts, as well as delegation systems and Safety Management Systems.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/27/2026 to 04/16/2026
Salary
$95,489 to - $148,037 per year

Locality will be determined once duty location is established.

Pay scale & grade
FV J
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location
2 vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ACT-AIR-26-AIR800-97572
Control number
862787700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent FAA Employees Only.

Duties

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Serves as an Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing) subject matter expert (SME) within Aircraft Certification Service (AIR). The Inspector performs work of a broad scope and complexity in the field of aviation quality assurance, auditing techniques, production, airworthiness certification, and continued operational safety. The work of this position include applying associated FAA regulations, policies, and following processes to accomplish assignments.

Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of quality assurance, auditing techniques, production, airworthiness certification, continued operational safety, and an understanding of new technologies, methods, FAA policies, regulations, processes and programs. As a technical subject matter expert (SME) the Aviation Safety Inspector work tasks include, but are not limited to:

Develops, reviews, revises, analyzes, audits, and determines the adequacy of regulations, policies, directives, standards, procedures, and guidance pertaining to the mission. Interprets policy and provides advice and guidance to FAA inspectors, management, and designees; other aviation authorities; manufacturing representatives; other government agencies; and the general public.

Leads teams to develop regulations and/or directives having a broad impact on the aviation manufacturing community, civil aviation authorities, and the safety of the flying public. Oversees, reviews work of, and advises others to achieve technical objectives. Using change management methodologies, plans the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of new or revised policies, procedures, and processes. Prepares clear and concise aviation safety documents that instruct or compel others to carry out activities.

Prepares evaluation reports and briefing materials containing conclusions and recommendations. Presents briefings, seminars, and/or training to FAA management/staff, union officials, other aviation authorities, and/or aviation industry/associations. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates programs, tasks, and safety issues and seeks a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory remedies. Uses risk analysis techniques used to analyze and evaluate the safety and reliability of systems or components. Coordinates, updates, and interfaces with senior FAA management, Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) offices, other FAA/government offices and agencies, aviation industry representatives.

Defines and requests resources to accomplish assigned tasks in alignment with fiscal planning. Ensures risk management and system thinking philosophies are applied to work priorities and policy/standards development including a clear understanding of FAA's and industry's roles and responsibilities enabling an effective and appropriate level of involvement.

Work is reviewed periodically for input to business plan target monthly reports and throughout the accomplishment of major milestones to ensure alignment with the strategic goals of AIR.

Contacts are internal and external to the FAA. Often represents FAA as a SME in the field of aviation regulations, polices, and processes pertaining to aviation quality assurance, auditing techniques, production and airworthiness certification, and continued operational safety.

Establishes collaborative relationships with internal and external representatives to resolve complex issues and arrive at a common understanding. Provides briefings and updates to all levels of AVS management to obtain consensus/approval on direction. Explains, advocates, and negotiates with individuals and groups internally and externally to resolve complex problems and arrive at a common understanding of an issues.

Work activities typically impact directly on strategic goals/initiatives of the AIR, Aviation Safety, and the FAA. Also, work activities impact the safety and security of the public.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

  1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
  2. Valid State driver's license;
  3. Fluency in the English language;
  4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
  5. 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:

  1. 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;
  2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
  3. 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must:

  1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
  2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or

2. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements, but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13. 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: Experience interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and processes pertaining to aviation quality assurance, auditing techniques, production and airworthiness certification, and continued operational safety.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

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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

Interviews: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed

In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA 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. 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.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

This announcement may be used to may make multiple selections throughout AIR-800.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



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.

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Agency contact information

Danielle Dombecki
Fax
1 (609) 485-8995
Email
danielle.c.dombecki@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
ACT Regional HR Services Branch
Atlantic City International Airport, Bldg. 300
AHF-N710
Atlantic City, NJ 08405
US

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