Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) / Aircrew Program Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) / Aircrew Program Manager
• Scope: Oversight of aircrew ground and flight training/testing standards for assigned aircraft fleets of an air carrier
• Reporting: Works under the general supervision of the Principal Operations Inspector (POI)

Description

The Aircrew Program Manager is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and the standards used for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. The role develops and oversees flight operations programs for large fleets, ensures compliance with Title 14 CFR, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards, and serves as a technical advisor to the POI to maintain uniform training and testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate flight operations programs for organizations using the newest and most complex aircraft systems.
• Plan and execute periodic surveillance of designated pilot/flight engineer examiners, check airmen, and company training programs.
• Ensure required flight crew training and testing are conducted according to 14 CFR, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards.
• Oversee check airmen and APDs; recommend APD and examiner designations.
• Provide technical guidance to the POI and coordinate technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures.
• Conduct enforcement investigations, prepare final reports and recommendations, and support emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications.
• Conduct/direct reexaminations of certificated airmen and recertification of operators or agencies.
• Investigate public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents; support legal counsel and provide testimony at hearings.
• Coordinate with geographic inspectors for non-routine surveillance.
• Oversee flight tests, additional type ratings, flight engineer certification, proficiency tests, initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.
• Ensure standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommend needed changes to the POI.
• Monitor compliance of flight crew training program areas and associated records with 14 CFR and directives; approve/disapprove training programs and training equipment.
• Participate in FAA flight program functions and evaluate tasks in FAA practical test standards and airman certification standards as pilot-in-command or crewmember.
• Maintain an FAA second-class medical and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).