Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations), Aircrew Program Manager (APM) - Flight Program

Federal Aviation Administration; Watkins (CO); Remote; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations), Aircrew Program Manager (APM) - Flight Program. The role oversees aircrew training and testing standards for assigned aircraft, coordinating with designated examiners and APDs to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.

The position involves evaluating flight operations programs, supervising training activities, and providing technical guidance to the POI. Telework eligibility is available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates flight operations programs for organizations utilizing large, complex aircraft systems.
• Oversees flight operations for fleets of turbine-powered aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger/freight service.
• Manages surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, check airmen, and APDs.
• Ensures training programs meet 14 CFR, FAA standards, and current testing requirements.
• Coordinates policy, orders, and procedures through the POI to standardize training and testing.
• Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition.
• Participates in the FAA flight program to maintain qualification and currency requirements.

Job description

Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations), Aircrew Program Manager (APM) - Flight Program

• Department: Department of Transportation

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 Operations Inspector (POI). Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

Key Responsibilities

Develops and evaluates flight operations programs for organizations which utilize the newest, most complex aircraft systems, and equipment. The APM is responsible for the oversight of flight operations involving large fleets (usually 30 or more) of turbine powered aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and/or freight service for nationally and internationally prominent carriers.

Assignments at this level are of significant scope and complexity and the organizations monitored are traditionally major operators in the industry. Develops a work program to ensure 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 appropriate Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards. Oversees company check airmen and APDs. Serves as the technical advisor to the Principal Operations Inspector (POI) on assigned areas of the company's training and testing programs.

Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the POI to assure uniformity of training and testing activities. Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions. Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance. Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners.

Responsible for the conduct of 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 POI any changes which are considered necessary.

Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with pertinent 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 they meet the requirements of 14 CFR.

Approves or disapproves training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other equipment used in these programs. May require amendments to previously approved manuals to correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.

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.

The Inspector is required to maintain an FAA second class medical. 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 $106382 – $138296/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 2026-12-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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