About this role
Job SummaryThe 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/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Assists in the management of programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).
QualificationsBasic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: A. Not have more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) violations in the last five years. B. Possess a valid state driver's license. C. Fluent in the English language. D. Not have chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance. E. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements: 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: A. Have a 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.; B. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); C. 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. NOTE: A valid medical certificate is not required. To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FG-1825-12/FV-H 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 may include but not limited: 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. Work at this grade level/pay band is generally reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives. Also, the specialized experience must include the following requirements for Flight Oversight: A. At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight; B. 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 operated multi engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight. C. Minimum 1500 total flight hours. D. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. E. Not have more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved. NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series. For more information regarding the minimum eligibility requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector's please visit the following website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1800/1825.htm SELECTIVE FACTOR: Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
Major DutiesFlight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot. The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft. Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federalaviation laws, regulations, and policies. Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector, accomplishes the following duties: A. Technical Administration 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 14of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), FAA-approved training programs, and currenttesting standards. Oversees company check airmen and APDs. Serves as the technicaladvisor to the principal inspector on assigned areas of the company training and testingprograms. Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through theprincipal inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities. Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations ondisposition. 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 incidentsand accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trialsand formal hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance. B. Certification 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. C. SurveillanceMonitors 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.RequirementsWe are not accepting applications from noncitizens.