USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Aviation Safety Inspector(Air Carrier Operations) (Advanced Qualification Program Manager) (AQPM)
FAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $136K/yr
1+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Assures on a continuing basis that certificate holders are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate AQP including an acceptable record keeping system; and facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.
Regularly visits the certificate holder's training facilities and other offices to maintain contact with their appropriate management officials; coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.
Coordinates with AFS-280 on AQP application, development, approval, and continued operation as a member of the Extended Review Team (ERT). This includes decision-making on movement through the phases of AQP.
Coordinates with the certificate holder on data development, collection, and analysis of AQP Coordinates communication between certificate holder and Certificate-Holding District Office (CHDO) on all issues of AQP.
Coordinates with certificate holder on instructor/evaluator calibration. Participates in annual review of AQPs and associated data analysis. Coordinates with the principal inspector and Aircrew Program Managers on management of Aircrew Designated Examiner (ADE) programs.
Participates in quarterly or annual Instructor/Evaluator meetings for all fleets to ensure consistency, standardization and applicable AQP regulations and guidance material is observed and adequately applied.
Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials.
Maintains expert knowledge of the assigned carriers' Indoctrination, Qualification, and Continuing Qualification programs to ensure effective regulatory oversight. Serves as the technical point of contact for approval of specialty curriculums and/or operations specification approvals.
Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.
Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.
Responsible for coordinating with Extended Review Team members and appropriate Headquarters' AQP Division relating to program approvals and general questions.
Primary point of contact between the carrier and the CHDO for AQP issues and to ensure consistency and standardization between fleets in curriculum approval and data analysis.
Coordinates with principal inspector and AFS-280 on initial application for AQP approval. Coordinates with principal inspector and AFS-280 on review and approval of curriculum development and all subsequent phases of AQP approval.
Coordinates with the principal inspector to approve/accept or disapprove/reject AQP manuals and revisions to such manuals. Obtains 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.
Evaluates training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs.
Coordinates with the principal inspector and Aircrew Program Managers on designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees. Assures standardization of check airman and designees and recommends to the principal inspector and Aircrew Program Manager any changes which are considered necessary.
Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others. Negotiates changes essential or desirable in policies and procedures.
Responsible for monitoring all phases of Advanced Qualification Program(s) including training programs and records; training facilities; and training devices. Coordinates with and reviews reports from geographic inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of operations. Directs or suggests changes required to correct such trends.
Responsible for analyzing grading data for all fleets using FAA analysis software and data for trending and reporting to the principal inspectors and applicable program managers. Monitors and analyzes other training data and Instructor/Evaluator Quality Assurance Program data collected by the operator, but not in FAA analysis software, for trends and provides reports to the principal inspector and applicable program managers.
Conducts appropriate surveillance activities specifically focused on the carriers' training program and Instructor/Evaluator Programs. Maintains expert knowledge of AQP regulations and appropriate FAA Orders and Guidance material related to AQP.
Regularly meets with the assigned air carrier personnel responsible for curriculum development and AQP revisions and provides recommendations for program enhancements.
Participates in the FAA flight program to maintain qualification and currency requirements applicable to operations inspectors, for the purpose of supporting the FAA in a variety of flight-related functions to include training and evaluation of designated pilot examiners. Evaluates tasks contained in the FAA practical test standards and airman certification standards by participating as pilot in command or as a crewmember.
Qualification
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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.
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.
Demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I, FG/GS-13.
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