USAJOBS · 2 days ago
Aviation Safety Inspector (AC-Flight Oversight) (Assistant Aircrew Program Manager (AAPM))
Irving, Texas, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expThe Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation and is currently seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector. The Assistant Aircrew Program Manager (AAPM) will assist in managing aircrew ground and flight training/testing standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier and ensure compliance with Federal aviation regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops a work program to insure 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 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 training and testing programs
Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the principal inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities
Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition
Performs or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates
Conducts re-examination of certificated airmen
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 depositions
Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance
Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners
Conducts 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 Principal Inspector any changes which are considered necessary
Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with 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 that they meet the requirements of 14 CFR
Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs
May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
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
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
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
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-13 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-12 or Pay Band H)
Experience interpreting and applying regulations, policies and procedures related to certification and clarification of air carrier aviation and commercial operations (14 CFR Part 121)
Monitoring activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices
Executing assignments that primarily require knowledge of flight operation of air carrier aircraft
Work involving a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex tasks, requiring the employee to plan and organize, set priorities, and work without clear or specific guidelines
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.
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