Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight), Assistant Aircrew Program Manager (AAPM)

Federal Aviation Administration • Phoenix, AZ

6d • 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 and testing standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. The AAPM assists in managing programs for assigned aircraft, including designated examiners and Aircrew Program Designees (APDs).

Flight Oversight Aviation Safety Inspectors do not perform certification functions such as pilot evaluation, testing, or checking as a required crewmember, including as a safety pilot. The incumbent will not act as a required crewmember or safety pilot in any scenario. The role applies broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies.

Under the direction of the Aircrew Program Manager, the position performs technical administration, certification, and surveillance duties. These include monitoring air carrier training and testing programs, overseeing check airmen and APDs, conducting investigations and flight tests, and evaluating and approving training programs and related equipment. The position is not virtual or remotely sited. Successful completion of the Alaska Airlines training program is required, including obtaining a Boeing 737 type rating and satisfactorily completing the check airman training program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF-50.
• No more than two separate incidents involving 14 CFR violations in the last five years.
• Valid state driver's license.
• 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, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters; glasses and contact lenses are permitted.
• Must be able to hear conversational voice; hearing aids are permitted.
• Must not have a physical condition that would create a hazard or interfere with occupying a flight deck observer's seat or cabin passenger seat in a variety of aircraft.
• At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft with maximum certificated takeoff weight greater than 12,500 pounds.
• Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate; an organization whose work led to airman certification; or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year must be with an organization operating multi-engine aircraft or aircraft over 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.
• At least 1,500 total flight hours.
• Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• No more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 as an Aviation Safety Inspector, including experience monitoring and issuing certificates to a large complex aviation organization or several smaller organizations with comparable overall complexity.
• Must successfully complete the Alaska Airlines training program, including obtaining a Boeing 737 type rating and satisfactorily completing the check airman training program.
• Must meet eligibility requirements referenced in Flight Standards Information Management Systems Order 8900.1, volume 13, chapter 2, section 2, 13-81.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Resume must include detailed work history supporting qualifications, job titles including specialty, series and grade level held, and a list of three reference contacts.
• Must complete satisfactory security requirements or obtain a waiver; position may be subject to a background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• May be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.
• FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.

Responsibilities

• Develops a work program to ensure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, check airmen, and company training programs.
• Ensures the assigned air carrier conducts flight crew training and testing in accordance with 14 CFR, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards.
• Oversees company check airmen and Aircrew Program Designees (APDs).
• Serves as technical advisor to the principal inspector on assigned company training and testing program areas.
• Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the principal inspector to ensure uniformity of training and testing activities.
• Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition.
• Performs or assists with emergency suspension of airmen certificates and conducts re-examinations of certificated airmen.
• Investigates public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Provides technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.
• Coordinates with geographic inspectors to accomplish nonroutine air carrier surveillance.
• Recommends designation of APDs and pilot examiners.
• Conducts flight tests, additional type ratings, flight engineer certification, proficiency tests, initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.
• Ensures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommends necessary changes to the Principal Inspector.
• Monitors assigned flight crew training program areas and associated records for compliance with regulations, directives, and safe operating practices.
• Monitors assigned air carrier ground and flight training and attends company and safety meetings.
• Evaluates training programs for compliance with 14 CFR and approves or disapproves programs, including flight simulators, training devices, and other equipment used in them.
• May require amendments to previously approved manuals to resolve regulatory conflicts, eliminate unsafe practices, or improve instructional specificity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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