Lead Engineering Technician (Aerospace) (QC Inspector)

Job Description:

This position is in Technical Services Directorate, Quality Control Team. The incumbent will be responsible for exercising wide latitude in applying independent judgment and make determinations (i.e., airworthiness) that inform senior management’s technical direction, policy, and procedural changes that impact safety, regulatory compliance, national security and the working conditions of assigned technicians.

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Serves as a principal technical specialist, a project manager, team leader, or instructor. Performs work of broad scope and complexity. Provides the highest organizational level of technical support associated with analyzing, designing, developing, installing, repairing, fabricating, maintaining, modifying, or evaluating the most complex systems for which the FAA is responsible. Ensures the work orders, aircraft logbooks, inspection records, reports, and forms, both printed and digital, used by the repair station and its customers, are properly executed prior to approving an article for return to service. Provides guidance on policies, procedures, and regulations to less experienced professionals, leads projects to completion, resolves problems, recommends solutions, and communicates these issues to supervisors, managers, contractors, and engineers to ensure complete and legal approval for aircraft return to service. Provides oversight for the certification of repairs, alterations (major and minor), maintenance, and inspections to ensure only airworthy, safe, and reliable articles are released for return to service.

The incumbent possesses the authority to plan, organize, coordinate, integrate, direct, and review peer technicians’ work assignments. The incumbent provides technical direction and oversight to assigned technician(s) and provides effective recommendations to management on peer employees’ work accomplishments, assigned aircraft maintenance training, on-the-job training requirements, and disciplinary matters. Ensures the work inspected complies with the applicable current, accepted, or approved data, and the regulatory requirements of 14 CFR Parts 43 and 145 and this manual. Visually inspects completed work. Verifies that all work was accomplished in accordance with the manufacturer’s maintenance manual, the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) and Continuing Airworthiness Surveillance System (CASS).

Is considered a technical expert within the organization for the assigned system or specialty area. Work directly supports the objectives of the organization and the safe and continual operation of the NAS, FAA aircraft, and/or FAA academic programs. Provides guidance to other technicians and trainees regarding difficult technical or operational issues. Interprets and adapts technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, FAA policies and procedures, and other publications. Provides information or makes suggestions, as requested by the supervisor, concerning promotions, reassignments, recognition and awards, and personnel needs of technician members; resolves informal complaints, assists management in addressing labor-management relations issues, and suggests ways to improve productivity or increase the quality of work performed by the technician. May be called as an expert witness for ligation.

Independently resolves all but unique technical problems. Interprets and adapts technical manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, FAA policies and procedures, and other publications. Exercises his/her Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate in compliance with 14 CFR 65 to accomplish the goals and objectives of AJF.

Must be alert to the hazards of working in proximity of live aircraft. May be physically required to perform heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, walking, standing, crawling, and kneeling for extensive periods of time. May be required to travel up to 75 of time, work rotating shifts to include nights, days and/or weekends, and work in other components of the organization or geographic locations. This position will require a moderate risk position security designation.

The essential functions of this position require in-person performance. The employee must always observe the highest health, safety standards and comply with environmental factors within the work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

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Conditions of employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
One year probationary period may be required.
Travel Required: 75% or less.
A physical may be required.
A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, front and back, must be uploaded with your application.
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Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes:

- Experience with regulatory framework in program operations.

-Experience analyzing and resolving complex and/or sensitive problems related to quality assurance and quality control systems.

-Experience overseeing maintenance activities in accordance with the regulatory framework, established standards, policies, practices and procedures.

-Experience negotiating and leading efforts to achieve the goals and objectives of a certified maintenance program.

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In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Applicants must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate. A copy of your A&P certificate (front & back) must be uploaded to receive consideration for this position.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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Information Regarding KSA’s:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Additional information

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.

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

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

NOTES:

Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
Some, none, or all applicants may be interviewed.
Applicants must upload their FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (Front and Back) or email to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov by the closing date of this announcement.
Positions to be filled at the I band level, within AJF-2250, located in Oklahoma City, OK.
This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available at the following website: Pay & Benefits | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at https://www.abetterlifeokc.com.
To confirm receipt of emailed documents, please contact Laura Whitlock at Laura.G.Whitlock@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

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.

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SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), A&P Certificate, DD Form 214, and any additional documents as indicated below will be accepted in combination with your online application and must be uploaded or emailed to 9-AMC-AHF-S210@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.

Applicants must upload their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (front & back) by the closing date of the announcement.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

Forms:

SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Job Ident #: 858420100

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$90,547 - $140,335

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs