Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACV (APPM))

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On a continuing basis, ensures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct adequate training programs; maintains acceptable record keeping systems; and facilities as well as procedures to meet all regulatory requirements.

Assists Principal Avionics Inspector and coordinates with the Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) and Assistant Principal Maintenance Inspector (APMI) in the planning and implementation of certificate holders surveillance via usage of the Safety Assurance System (SAS) system.

Chairs, or represents the FAA in joint Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry meetings. Maintains regular contact with organizations assigned and coordinates with agency management officials. Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved.

Evaluates and reviews Training Program approvals. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the approved program.

Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an air agency.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and assist with aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors and inspectors from other Certificate Holding District Offices (CHDOs) for the accomplishment of non-routine air agency surveillance.

Certification

Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of air agencies and airmen. Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.

Evaluates requests to operate under conditions not previously specified in the airworthiness portion of the operations specifications and approves/disapproves requests providing additional conditions and limitations as needed.

Provides guidance to the assigned air agency in the development of required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of manuals associated with the air agencies airworthiness programs and revisions. Ensures manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing airworthiness programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments.

Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air agency for the purpose of overhaul work, major repairs, alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air agency management to resolve problems.

Determines if the air agency's training program meets the requirements of 14 CFR, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel.

Surveillance

Directs the inspection and surveillance of the air agency's procedures and processes. Monitors all phases of the air agency's operation, related to avionics, portion of the airworthiness program, including the maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, and training programs.

Responsible for monitoring air agency's activities to ensure they operate in compliance with ratings held.

Analyzes trends to detect deterioration in the airworthiness program.

Analyzes reports submitted by the air agency to ensure compliance with airworthiness program and ensures the air agency has an effective quality monitoring system to meet the requirements of 14 CFR.

Monitors the activities of air agencies, associated contract facilities, airmen, designees, and Bilateral Agreement requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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