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Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Carrier Maintenance Inspector. The FAA is a work environment rich in teamwork, and work life balance. Enjoy benefits such as weekends off, aid holiday, steady work hours, sick and annual leave, health insurance, and more. Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be part of a select group of individuals whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world!
03/10/2025 to 03/24/2025
$77,192 - $120,282 per year
FG-11: $77,192-$100,344 FG-12: $92,520-$120,282 Salary reflected includes locality of 22.21% for the state of Hawaii
FG 11 - 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—Telework may be authorized for an eligible position(s)/employee(s) as determined by agency policy. Until such determination is made, the employee must report to the FAA official duty station as stipulated in the firm offer.
75% or less - The job may require up to 75% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
FG12
No
No
Yes - 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
Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.
FAA-AHF-25-ACM-94494
833277000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Open to all U.S. Citizens; VRA; 30% or more; Individuals with Disabilities.
Locations hiring include FedEx CMO, Seattle FSDO, UPS CMO, and United CMO.
Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (Air Carrier Maintenance) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as repairman of aircraft, aircraft parts, or avionics equipment to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.
Candidate must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.
Aviation Safety Inspectors (Airworthiness) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as repairmen of aircraft and aircraft parts or avionics equipment to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment. They engage primarily in the following types of assignments:
Safety Inspectors (Airworthiness) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations and advisory duties however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialty is knowledge and skill pertaining to the maintenance and airworthiness of aircraft.
Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.
OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants MUST meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.
Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:
Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the Federal Service.
Specialized experience at the FG-9 level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities and equipment. Work at this level is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions, such as duties as a Lead Mechanic for a part 121, 135, or 145 operator.
Specialized experience at the FG-11 grade level involves assignments with a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and less clear guidelines such as duties as a Maintenance Supervisor/Manager for a Part 91, 91K, 125, or 135 operator, or a Quality Control Inspector inspecting the maintenance of airframes and/or power plants in the military service. Work at this level is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organization policies or regulations, and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with organization policies or regulations.
Specialized experience at the FG-12 grade level involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments requiring planning and organization, setting priorities without clear or specific guidelines such as duties as a Quality Assurance Auditor/Inspector for a Title 14 CFR Part 121, or 135 (Ten or more) operator, or a Supervisory Inspector for a Part 91, 91K, 121, 125, or 135 operator. Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following:
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program;
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency;
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness;
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years; and
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
Not all locations are eligible for the PCS incentive. If your location is eligible, you will be notified in your offer letter.
The Flight Standards Service utilizes a National Centralized Hiring Process (NCHP), for standardized interviewing, screening, and verification of qualifications and experience of Aviation Safety Inspector applicants.
Interviews will be conducted over the phone or via Zoom to determine whether the candidates possess the necessary qualifications, competencies and personal qualities to successfully perform Aviation Safety Inspector duties. Applicants will be questioned about information on their application and will be required to show appropriate airman certificates, ratings, and pilot logbooks or other appropriate records of flight time to substantiate that the applicant meets the requirements of this announcement.
THE LINK BELOW WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TIPS to assist in the application process.
https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers/asi/helpful_hints/
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
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.
Must include a front and back copy of your FAA Mechanic Certificate.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/833277000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
