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

Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $156K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient air travel in the United States. The Aviation Safety Inspector (Flight Oversight) manages aircrew training and testing standards for specific aircraft, overseeing compliance with regulations and conducting investigations as necessary.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Airline Transport Pilot LicenseFlight operation oversightFlight crew trainingEnforcement investigationsFAA regulations knowledgeVisionHearing abilityFluency in English

Required

US Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)

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

Valid State driver's license

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 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight

Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved

Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard

Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating

Possession of a valid second-class FAA medical certificate

Minimum 1,500 total flight hours

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience at the FV-H, FG/GS-12 level

Specialized experience conducting flight crew training and testing required by appropriate FARs, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards

Conducting enforcement investigations and preparing final reports and recommendations on disposition

Monitoring assigned air carrier ground and flight training

Selective Placement Factor: Must possess an Airline Transport Pilot License