Aerospace Engineering Technician (CASS Technician Auditor) - Military Veterans

Summary This position is in the Flight Program Operations, Quality Assurance Team. Incumbent ensures products and/or services consistently satisfy the regulatory and customer requirements; and the aircraft and its components are in condition for safe operations. Responsibilities Serves as a Continuing analysis and surveillance system (CASS) auditor for the aircraft maintenance program. ensures Flight Program Operations conducts the maintenance program according to regulations and manuals, and the maintenance program is effective in achieving the desired result of consistently having airworthy aircraft approved for return to service. 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. Plans and conducts internal and external audits to ensure compliance with aviation regulations. Incumbent evaluates operational processes to identify areas of improvement and compliances issues in the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). Performs work of broad scope and complexity. Develops and implements quality management systems in accordance with regulatory requirements to ensure aircraft are maintained in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Responsible for monitoring corrective actions and ensuring they are effectively implemented, and aircraft are returned to service in a timely and effective manner. Conducts quality audits and surveillance on the work performed during routine and non-routine maintenance events to include work order content, aircraft maintenance records, yellow tags, 8130-3’s, 337’s, STC’s, maintenance deferrals, weight & balance changes, AD’s, and SB’s, etc. to the extent necessary to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and in compliance with the regulations. the FAA and company manuals. Oversees corrective actions identified by corrective actions and works closely with technicians to address and resolve all identified issues. Examines aircraft engines, parts, and systems to identify any defects or potential issues. Performs routine pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft is safe for operation. Monitors and identifies current maintenance status of Flight Program Operations aircraft fleet. Conducts stress tests on various aircraft systems and components. Ensures that all aircraft parts comply with AJF quality standards and procedures. Coordinates with maintenance vendor to plan, execute, oversee, and document maintenance events. Ensures all stakeholders affected by a grounded aircraft is aware of the status. Assists maintenance personnel with information concerning parts and/or other aircraft related equipment. Coordinates and authorizes all aircraft maintenance on agency aircraft away from FAA maintenance facilities and coordinates special flight permits through the Maintenance and Operations Directorates under 14 CFR 135 Operations. Authorizes deferrals using minimum equipment list, deferred discrepancy list, and non-essential furnishings list, using the electronic tracking and management system. Thoroughly analyzes the conditions of the affected system or systems, determines the cause for failure or poor performance, and provides the necessary action to restore the system or systems to normal operating condition. Applies broad experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of the agency’s aircraft to provide technical support to technicians. Understands new technologies and methods, and FAA policies and programs to coordinate aircraft out of service activities. Reviews routine and non-routine maintenance paperwork for accuracy and completeness. Contacts are made to furnish technical guidance and advice, instruct other employees, share information, provide data, discuss the statuses of assignments, and coordinate the activities of contractors. Often represents the organization as a primary technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities to coordinate and implement plans or to obtain information and resolve problems. Coordinates with other organizations and agencies concerned with FAA activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this FV-I (FG/GS-13) position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year 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 in troubleshooting and analyzing aircraft problems, using diagnostic equipment to resolve performance discrepancies, determining airworthiness of highly modified aviation platforms; Experience in oversight of an aircraft/avionics maintenance program in accordance with established standards, policies, practices and procedures, knowledge of organizational mission, objectives, and procedures required to analysis a situation and make decisions; Experience with inspection controls, and analyzing data to detect unsatisfactory results; Experience with aviation technical documents and regulations. AND 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. ALSO QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well-qualified applicants will possess and document experience on at least one of the following aircraft: Beechcraft King Air 90 or 300 series, Bombardier CL-600 series. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education See qualifications required. 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 alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. 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-2140, 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 contact Jeff Westlake at Jeffrey.K.Westlake@faa.gov. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA