Aviation Safety Inspector (AC) (APM) - Flight Oversight)

Full Job Description

The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal inspector. Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

Medical Requirements: 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: A.

Have a good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain.; B.

Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); C.

Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

NOTE: A valid medical certificate is not required.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG-13/FV-I 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 may include but not limited: provide guidance in the development of required operations manuals and record keeping systems; analyze reports to insure compliance with operations programs.

Conduct enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on dispositions.

Also, the specialized experience must include the following requirements for Flight Oversight: A.

At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight; B.

Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved; C.

Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard. D. Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years; E.

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating; and F. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm SELECTIVE FACTOR: Possession of Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrumental ratings required.

Major Duties:

Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot.

The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft.

Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies. A.

Technical Administration Develops a work program to ensure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, pilot and flight engineer check airmen, and company training programs.

Assures the assigned air carrier conducts flight crew training and testing required by appropriate Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards.

Oversees company check airmen and APDs. Serves as the technical advisor to the Principal Inspector on assigned areas of the company's training and testing programs.

Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the Principal Inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities.

Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of flight oversight specifications.

Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance. B. Certification Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners.

Responsible for the conduct of flight tests, additional type ratings, and flight engineer certification; proficiency tests; initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.

Assures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommends to the POI any changes which are considered necessary. C.

Surveillance Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with pertinent 14 CFR, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.

Monitors assigned air carrier ground and flight training. Attends certificate holder's company and safety meetings. Evaluates training programs to ensure they meet the requirements of 14 CFR.

Approves or disapproves training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other equipment used in these programs.

May require amendments to previously approved manuals to correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.

Performs other duties as assigned.