Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Maintenance)

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Incumbent, evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of safety regulations, and has responsibility for perceiving the need for, recommending the initiation of, and justifying new or amended regulations to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and supplementary regulatory material. The incumbent of this position is responsible for applying expert knowledge of and experience with 14 CFR for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing all matters related to air carrier maintenance safety issues.

Provides on a continuing basis effective control of assigned branch projects and special assignments and a means of reporting status and accomplishment thereof to the Branch Manager. Perceives the need for and proposes research and development projects. Determines the need and makes substantiated recommendations for new or amended regulations, policies, and procedures.

Evaluates IFO performance in investigation and reporting of enforcement cases and accident and incident cases. Proposes new or amended investigation and/or enforcement policy for the Division and appropriate offices/agencies.

Participates in field office in-depth evaluation to determine program accomplishment and effectiveness and accordance with established policy. Develops and prepares recommendations for corrective action based on evaluation findings.

Incumbent is responsible for the preparation of Federal Register notices regarding original petitions for exemptions within their assigned area of responsibility. Also, the incumbent coordinates with other Aviation Safety and Flight Standards organizations to develop a complete analysis and appropriate response. Since exemptions are rulemaking documents, this review may include coordination with the Office of Rulemaking and the Office of General Counsel so that the denial, grant or disposition of petition for rulemaking will withstand a legal challenge. Technical input must be reviewed for completeness and ensure it responds to all aspects of an exemption petition.

Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of division policy in assigned programs areas to include evaluation and analysis. Develops policies, including advisory circulars, inspector guidelines, and training standards related to IFO work programs and adherence to related policies. Reviews and evaluates, on a continuing basis, established rules and regulations to assure they have kept pace with needs to which they were directed and that they are still reasonable, necessary, and adequate. Assures effective coordination of assigned programs and activities with Safety Assurance offices, other organizational segments of the Division, the Agency and organizations outside of the agency.

The incumbent engages with internal and external stakeholders to promote safety, understanding, and compliance related to assigned programs. Represents the agency as a technical trainer/instructor delivering formal training for assigned technical programs. Develops new and revises existing agency employee training courses, to include on-the-job training (OJT) job task analysis (JTA) documents. Serves as course mentor for agency sponsored training courses.

Participates in national and international working groups and panels with other organization elements of the agency, or other government agencies, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and industry representatives for the purpose of resolving complex and controversial problems having a direct influence on the safety of assigned technical programs operations, facilities, and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.