Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary The Partial Program Manager (Powerplant) has primary responsibility for the adequacy of the operators maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alteration programs accomplished on POWERPLANTS off wing. The PPM (Powerplant) coordinates with the PPM (Fleet) on Airworthiness Directive, compliance, Mechanical Reliability Reporting, Mechanical Interruption Summary Reporting, engine removal rates, powerplant related incidents, powerplant training programs, and powerplant maintenance programs. Responsibilities Within assigned technical program, 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 record keeping system: and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the organization's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their management officials; coordinates with the Principal Inspector for correction of any 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 instances of noncompliance with the MEL. Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft, and air agencies. Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of airmen. makes recommendations on the appointment of designees. Evaluates requests not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed. Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in development of required engine and APU maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated with the air carrier’s engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribes safe practices, and furnishes clear and specific instructions governing engine and APU maintenance programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto. Determines if the 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. Directs and/or performs the 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 the following: engine and APU maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs. Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the engine and APU maintenance program. Analyzes engine and APU reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with the maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the CFRs. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications General Requirements for All Positions: Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years Valid State driver's license Fluency in the English language No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance, and High School diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements for All Positions: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft. In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must: Possess a valid second – class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA. Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to: Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector Air Carrier (Maintenance) positions must meet all of the following requirements. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and systems of multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight maintained under an airworthiness maintenance and inspection program. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness. FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power Plant ratings. AND In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-13/GS-13 or Pay Band I), as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance. Specialized Experience includes: Evaluates and decides upon proposals to change the authorized programs of organizations. Monitors, plans or conducts inspection programs. Assures that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition Recency is waived for current employees in the 1825 series. For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties:https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/tools/qat.html To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors found using this link Education High school diploma or equivalent. 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. All or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Ingrade/downgrade applications will be accepted. Select will be required to report to the advertised facility. 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 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 KSA in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you choose 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. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resources Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) 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. 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. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Selection and placement are contingent upon waiver or completion of satisfactory security requirements. Work history must state job titles including specialty, series, and grade level held. No references will be made from your Official Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA