Aviation Safety Inspector (Flight Oversight) (Air Crew Program Manager)

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.

The APM manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

Duty Station for this position is Anchorage, AK 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 printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain; Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must: Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (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.

When the predominant work involves air carrier operations, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight; Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved; Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard.

Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years; Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating (Department of Navy positions require pilot experience as demonstrated by previous ATP level performance in large multi-engine airplanes and helicopters); Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate (For positions within the Department of Navy, applicants must also be physically qualified to ride as an observer aboard squadron aircraft.

In addition, must also meet physical requirements to travel and lift heavy objects while performing mishap investigations); and Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

Note - Recency of specialized experience is waived for employees currently in the 1825 series.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience at the 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 conducting flight crew training and testing required by appropriate FARs, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards.

Conducting enforcement investigations and preparing final reports and recommendations on disposition. Monitoring assigned air carrier ground and flight training.

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: Must possess an Airline Transport Pilot License.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), and Other Factors answers.

Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate. Major Duties:

The work is performed under the general supervision of a Front-Line Manager A.

Technical Administration The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) is responsible for overseeing a fleet of aircraft which are part of a complex aviation organization operating turbojet aircraft engaged in passenger and freight service.

The APM will carry out assignments that require knowledge and experience of flight operation of the assigned aircraft and are responsible for oversight of flight operation procedures, training programs and airmen certification.

Assignments typically involve overseeing carriers operating domestically which include regional jet fleets, or other fleets that are novel and complex as defined under 14 CFR Part 61 and involve critical and important areas of operations with the highest risk to the National Aerospace System.

Develops a work program under the oversight of/in coordination with the Principal Operations Inspector to ensure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, pilot and flight engineer check airmen, and company training programs.

Plans and conducts assignments with technical independence, while obtaining advice from higher level inspectors who are experts on a particular type or aircraft, or who have overall flight operations program responsibility.

The scope and complexity of the work program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct inspections and evaluate operations.

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. .