Aviation Safety Inspector AC Aircrew Program Manager APM

Summary

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. Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal inspector. Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

Duties

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A. Technical Administration

Develops a work program to ensure 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 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Valid state driver's license is required.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
2. Valid State driver's license;
3. Fluency in the English language;
4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
5. 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:

1. 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;
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
3. 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:

1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, (Flight Oversight) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

1. At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
2. Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
3. 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 also operated multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight..
4. Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
5. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees 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 equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade 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 includes: Provide guidance in the development of required operations manuals and record keeping systems; analyze reports to insure compliance with operations programs. Conduct enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on dispositions.

This position may have oversight of multiple fleet types

Education

Not applicable.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.

Position may be subject to a background investigation.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

Duty Location: Selectee will be required to report to an FAA Flight Standards Facility Duty Location where selection is made. Position is telework-eligible in accordance with Agency Policy.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

Work history must state job titles including specialty, series and grade level held.

No references will be made from your Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date.

Ingrade/downgrade applications will be accepted.

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