Aviation Safety Inspector AC Aircrew Program Manager APM (Flight Oversight)

Department of Transportation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation is seeking an Aircrew Program Manager responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal inspector and includes managing programs on assigned aircraft with designated examiners and APDs.

General and medical requirements cover vision, hearing, and physical fitness, along with FAA certifications and hours.

Qualifications

• 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 read materials the size of typewritten characters.
• 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.
• Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and pass recurrent medical examinations.
• At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft >12,500 pounds MTOW.
• Not more than 2 flying accidents in last 5 years due to pilot error.
• Three years of experience with an air carrier/air agency cert or related organization; at least one year with multi-engine aircraft >12,500 pounds MTOW.
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
• Recency of specialized experience waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Responsibilities

• The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier.
• Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal inspector.
• Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).
• NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
• To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level.

Skills

Fluency in English

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Work is performed under the general supervision of the principal inspector. Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

General Requirements for All Positions:

1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
2. Valid State driver's license;
3. Fluency in the English language;
4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
5. High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

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:

1. 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;
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
3. 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.

In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must:

1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, (Flight Oversight) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

1. At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
2. Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
3. 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 also operated multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight..
4. Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
5. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Provide guidance in the development of required operations manuals and record keeping systems; analyze reports to insure compliance with operations programs. Conduct enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on dispositions.

This position may have oversight of multiple fleet types