Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACM (PPM-PP))

Duties

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector, performs the following:

Technical Administration

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 recordkeeping system, and have facilities and procedures that meet regulatory requirements. Regularly visits organization's stations and offices to maintain contact with management officials; coordinates with the Principal Inspector for correction of deficiencies/discrepancies.

Develops 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 in instances of noncompliance.

Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications.

Conducts or directs 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/written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings and gives depositions.

Certification

Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft and air agencies; and certification of airmen. Makes recommendations on appointment of designees.

Evaluates requests not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves/disapproves and provides conditions and limitations as needed.

Provides guidance to air carrier in development of engine and APU maintenance manuals and recordkeeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated with air carriers engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions. Assures manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices and furnish clear and specific instructions governing engine and APU maintenance programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments.

Determines if 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 operator's proposed engine and APU reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves engine and APU reliability programs.

Determines if air carrier's training program meets 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.

Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the CFRs. Recommends changes required prior to approval.

Surveillance

Directs/performs inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness engine and APU maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carrier's engine and APU maintenance operation including engine and APU maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training and reliability programs. Analyzes trends to detect deterioration in the maintenance program.

Analyzes engine and APU reports submitted by air carrier to ensure compliance with maintenance program and assures air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the CFRs.

Monitors activities of air operators, air agencies and designees.