Aviation Safety Inspector (AC) (Flight Oversight (AAPM)

Federal Aviation Administration • Hapeville, GA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Aircrew Program Manager (AAPM) serves as a full assistant to an Aircrew Program Manager (APM) and is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Assists in the management of programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD). Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies. Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector, accomplishes the following duties: A. Technical Administration, B. Certification, C. Surveillance.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Not have more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) violations in the last five years.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Not have chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 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.; 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.
• At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight;
• Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that operated multi engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.
• Minimum 1500 total flight hours.
• Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Not have more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develops a work program to insure 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 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 training and testing programs.
• Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the principal inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities.
• Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition.
• Performs or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates.
• Conducts re-examination of certificated airmen.
• 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 depositions.
• Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance.
• Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners.
• Conducts 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 Principal Inspector any changes which are considered necessary.
• Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with 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 that they meet the requirements of 14 CFR.
• Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs.
• May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED