Inspect aircraft, aircraft parts, avionics equipment and manufacturing facilities; issue production and original airworthiness certifications. 

Manufacturing inspectors work and assist the Certificate Management Section (CMS) offices with:

• Production approval and certification (Manufacturing)
• Airworthiness Certification 
• Manufacturing facilities’ approval holder issues 
• Manufacturing Designee oversight 
• Support to Aircraft Certification Sections (ACS) offices during design approval 

Current incentives available to Manufacturing ASIs include:

• An alternative hiring process through the On-the-Spot (OTS) hiring authority for entry-level Manufacturing ASIs by eliminating the competitive application process.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience in quality control/quality assurance systems, methods and techniques in aircraft manufacturing, aircraft engines, propellers or class II products; must be able to determine if aircraft and related products meet the approved design criteria, or design criteria pending approval, and are in condition for safe operation. Experience in issuing, or managing programs leading to issuing, original airworthiness certificates or original export airworthiness approvals for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or class II products.

Here is a link to the full OPM Basic Qualifications and Classification Standards for the Aviation Safety Inspector (1825 series).

Offices and Locations 

• Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) - manufacturing