Aviation Safety Inspector AC Aircrew Program Manager APM (Flight Oversight)

Federal Aviation Administration•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

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 works under the general supervision of the Principal Inspector and manages programs for assigned aircraft, including designated examiners and Aircrew Program Designees (APDs). The position includes technical administration, certification, and surveillance of air-carrier flight crew training and testing. The APM advises the Principal Inspector, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and approved programs, evaluates training and equipment, and conducts or directs investigations, examinations, and enforcement-related work. The selectee will report to an FAA Flight Standards Facility duty location where selected. The position is telework-eligible in accordance with agency policy.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
A valid state driver's license is required.
No more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation Regulations violations in the last five years.
Fluency in English.
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be physically able to perform the duties safely and efficiently; have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed material without strain (glasses or contact lenses permitted); be able to hear conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and have no physical condition that would create a hazard or interfere with flying as a passenger in a variety of aircraft.
For positions requiring participation in aircraft operation, possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations and pass recurrent FAA-prescribed medical examinations.
At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight greater than 12,500 pounds.
No more than two flying accidents in the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
Three years of experience working in an organization holding an air-carrier, commercial-operator, or air-agency certificate; an organization whose work led to certification of individual airmen; or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year must be with an organization that also operated multi-engine aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight greater than 12,500 pounds.
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
At least 1,500 total flight hours.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I or FG/GS-13, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position. Specialized experience includes providing guidance in developing required operations manuals and record-keeping systems, analyzing reports for compliance with operations programs, and conducting enforcement investigations and preparing final reports and recommendations on dispositions.
Submit an SF-50.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

Develop a work program for periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, check airmen, and company training programs.
Ensure the assigned air carrier conducts required flight crew training and testing in accordance with applicable 14 CFR requirements, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards.
Oversee company check airmen and Aircrew Program Designees (APDs).
Advise the Principal Inspector on assigned areas of the company's training and testing programs, and coordinate technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the Principal Inspector.
Conduct enforcement investigations and prepare final reports and recommendations on their disposition.
Perform or supervise emergency certificate suspensions or cancellation of flight oversight specifications.
Conduct or direct reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
Investigate public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
Provide technical assistance to legal counsel, testify at court trials and formal hearings, and give dispositions.
Coordinate with geographic inspectors to accomplish non-routine air-carrier surveillance.
Recommend designation of APDs and pilot examiners.
Conduct flight tests, additional type ratings, flight engineer certification, proficiency tests, initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.
Ensure standardization of check airmen and designated examiners, and recommend necessary changes to the Principal Operations Inspector (POI).
Monitor assigned flight crew training program areas and associated records for compliance with applicable regulations, directives, and safe operating practices.
Monitor assigned air-carrier ground and flight training and attend company and safety meetings.
Evaluate training programs for compliance with 14 CFR and approve or disapprove programs, including flight simulators, training devices, and other equipment.
Require amendments to previously approved manuals to resolve regulatory conflicts, eliminate unsafe practices, or improve instructional specificity.
Perform other duties as assigned.