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

Federal Aviation Administration • Anchorage, AK

5d • Remote

About The Position

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

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50.
• This position requires frequent travel.
• Valid state driver's license is required.
• Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years.
• Fluency in the English language.
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations.
• Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.
• At least one 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 1,500 total flight hours.
• Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level.
• Work involves monitoring and issuing certificates to a large complex aviation organization or several smaller organizations that, in total, are comparable in complexity to one large aviation organization.

Nice To Haves

• Recency of specialized experience is waived for employees currently in the 1825 series.
• Must possess an Airline Transport Pilot License with an airplane multiengine type rating.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a fleet of aircraft which are part of a complex aviation organization operating turbojet aircraft engaged in passenger and freight service.
• Carrying 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.
• Developing 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.
• Planning and conducting 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.
• Assuring 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.
• Overseeing company check airmen and APDs.
• Serving as the technical advisor to the Principal Inspector on assigned areas of the company's training and testing programs.
• Coordinating technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the Principal Inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities.
• Conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.
• Performing or supervising the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of flight oversight specifications.
• Conducting or directing the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
• Conducting investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Providing verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifying at court trials and formal hearings and giving dispositions.
• Coordinating with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.
• Recommending the designation of APDs and pilot examiners.
• Being responsible for the conduct of flight tests, additional type ratings, and flight engineer certification; proficiency tests; initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.
• Assuring standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommending to the POI any changes which are considered necessary.
• Monitoring 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.
• Monitoring assigned air carrier ground and flight training.
• Attending certificate holder's company and safety meetings.
• Evaluating training programs to ensure they meet the requirements of 14 CFR.
• Approving or disapproving training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other equipment used in these programs.
• Requiring amendments to previously approved manuals to correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.
• Performing 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.
• Locality Pay
• COLA

What This Job Offers

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