Aviation Safety Inspector (Training Portfolio Manager)

As an Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing), you will play a crucial role in ensuring aircraft and related products meet design standards and are safe for operation. This involves evaluating manufacturing processes, quality systems, and airworthiness. **Key Responsibilities May Include:** * Assessing aircraft and product manufacturing for adherence to design criteria and safety standards. * Evaluating quality systems, methods, and techniques in product manufacturing. * Conducting various inspections (first article, in-process, final assembly, destructive/non-destructive). * Reviewing quality assurance for special manufacturing processes (e.g., heat treating, welding, software quality control). * Developing and implementing quality systems and procedures. * Issuing or managing programs for airworthiness certificates and export approvals. * Performing technical functions related to aircraft design, manufacturing, testing, and certification. **General Requirements:** * Not more than two Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) violations in the last 5 years. * Valid state driver's license. * Fluent in English. * No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance. * High school graduate or equivalent. **Medical Requirements:** * Good distant vision in each eye (glasses/contacts permitted). * Ability to hear conversational voice (hearing aids permitted). * No physical conditions that would create a hazard or interfere with flying as a passenger in various aircraft. **Specialized Experience (Equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 Federal Service):** Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the duties of this position. This typically includes experience in one or a combination of the following: * **Aircraft Manufacturing Quality & Airworthiness:** Experience in quality systems, methods, and techniques for manufacturing products/articles, ensuring they meet approved design criteria and are in condition for safe operations. This encompasses: * First article, in-process, and final assembly inspection. * Quality assurance for special processes (e.g., heat treating, welding, software QA). * Destructive and non-destructive inspection. * Manufacturing processes and airworthiness assurance. * Developing and implementing quality systems and procedures. * Testing procedures and use of improved design data. * **Airworthiness Certification & Program Management:** Experience involving the actual issuance of original airworthiness certificates or managing programs leading to their issuance for products and/or articles. * **Technical Aircraft Lifecycle Functions:** Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to aircraft design, manufacturing, testing, and certification. **Relevant Experience May Be Gained In Positions Such As:** * Quality Engineer * Quality Systems Supervisor/Manager * Quality Systems Auditor * Service Representative with technical quality experience * FAA Designee (e.g., Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR), Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) authorized to perform manufacturing inspection functions) **Important Note:** All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Provide relevant work history examples detailing how you meet the specialized experience criteria.