State of Maryland

A Maryland State Police (MSP) Aviation Quality Assurance Chief Inspector is the supervisory level of work developing, implementing and monitoring an inspection program to ensure that the maintenance of aircraft conforms to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and manufacturers’ specifications. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level MSP Aviation Quality Assurance Inspectors.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a higher-level manager or other administrator. Employees are assigned shift work, including holidays and weekends, and are subject to 24-hour on-call duty during emergencies and staff shortages. Work is performed in a hangar or an office. The work may require lifting components or equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more. Employees may perform the work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology. The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

The MSP Aviation Quality Assurance Chief Inspector is differentiated from lower-level MSP Aviation Quality Assurance Inspectors in that the MSP Aviation Quality Assurance Chief Inspector is responsible for an aircraft inspection program and has supervisory responsibility for lower-level MSP Aviation Quality Assurance Inspectors while lower-level MSP Aviation Quality Assurance Inspectors have full and final authority for the inspection of all aircraft prior to their return to service.

Plans, coordinates, assigns, supervises, evaluates the work of lower-level MSP Aviation Quality Assurance Inspectors;

Develops written procedures and requirements for the inspection of aircraft;

Examines all maintenance reports, aircraft log books, component and historical records, service bulletins and FAA airworthiness directives to insure that all required maintenance has been completed, documented, approved and signed by a licensed FAA Inspector;

Reports all major repairs and alterations on aircraft to the FAA;

Reports all aircraft malfunctions and defects to the FAA within 72 hours of detection;

Maintains files documenting repairs, maintenance, inspections, and other information related to the history of the aircraft as required by FAA and standard operating procedures;

Tracks time-life components to make sure they are not overflown;

Maintains files of FAA regulations and directives;

Maintains inventory of all tools, test instruments and equipment;

Develops calibration schedule and oversees calibration procedures;

Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of the diagnosis of problems and the repair of components associated within twin turbine powered rotary-wing aircraft and fixed-wing aircraft;

Knowledge of aircraft systems including powerplant, drive train, main and tail rotor, retractable landing gear, electrical, fuel system, electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, avionics, hoists and medical equipment;

Knowledge of the policies and procedures related to the repair of aircraft including FAA rules and regulations;

Knowledge of the inspections necessary to determine the airworthiness of aircraft;

Knowledge of the calibration of specialized tools, test instruments and equipment including micrometers, verniers, pressure gauges, torque wrenches, borescopes, electronic track and balance equipment, engine test equipment and hydraulic test equipment;

Skill in leading and supervising subordinate employees;

Skill in communicating effectively with peers and subordinates;

Ability to understand airframe, component and engine maintenance, repair and overhaul manuals;

Ability to understand and comply with manufacturer’s bulletins and service letters;

Ability to understand and comply with FAA airworthiness directives, advisory circulars, regulations and the authorized repair station manual;

Ability to complete necessary records, reports, and forms documenting repairs and maintenance in accordance with FAA standard operating procedures.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or similar field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of aircraft maintenance experience.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute four additional years of Aviation Management experience for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the Aviation Machinist Mate classifications or Aviation, Maintenance Management, or Aircraft Maintenance specialty codes in the Aviation Maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Employees in this classification must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License.

2. Employees in this classification must possess an FAA Inspection Authorization.

3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, therefore, will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Class specifications are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

This is a Skilled Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Skilled Service positions.  Some positions in Skilled Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102 Annotated Code of Maryland, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded from collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.