Aviation Safety Inspector (AC) (Flight Oversight (AAPM)

Federal Aviation Administration; Hapeville (GA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in the United States is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (AC) in Flight Oversight (AAPM) to act as a full assistant to an Aircrew Program Manager and oversee aircrew ground and flight training standards for assigned aircraft.

The role includes developing surveillance work programs, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR and FAA standards, and coordinating with examiners and APDs.

Responsibilities

• Develops work program to ensure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, check airmen, and APDs.
• Oversees training of aircrews and validates compliance with 14 CFR and FAA standards; coordinates with APDs and examiners.
• Provides technical guidance to the principal inspector and coordinates with geographic inspectors.
• Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports; may suspend airmen certificates as needed.
• Assists in designation of APDs and pilot examiners; conducts tests and proficiency assessments.
• Monitors training program records and approves training methods and simulators.

Job description

Aviation Safety Inspector (AC) (Flight Oversight (AAPM)

• Department: Department of Transportation

The 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).

Key Responsibilities

Flight 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112556 - $146325/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.