Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (Fleet Training Program Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration

Irving (TX)

Remote

USD 137,000 - 178,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration in Irving, Texas, seeks an Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) serving as Fleet Training Program Manager to oversee training center surveillance, qualification of instructors and evaluators, and coordination with district offices.

This Federal job requires ensuring compliance with FARs, agency orders, and directives; it includes reviews of training programs, certification activities, and oversight of flight simulators and training devices.

Responsibilities

Assures that the training center meets FARs, agency orders, and directives through a planned surveillance and inspection program.
As the team lead, ensures appropriate staffing of instructors and training center evaluators (TCEs).
Monitors TCEs to assess adequacy and quality of approved training programs.
Coordinates with FAA district inspectors to ensure proper application of training programs for specific air carriers.
Provides technical oversight to Fleet Training Program Managers and initiates/assists in actions affecting airmen certificates.

Job description

Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (Fleet Training Program Manager)

Department: Department of Transportation

The Fleet Training Program Manager (FTPM) serves as the primary operations interface between the training center, its training center evaluators (TCEs), ground/flight instructors, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Key Responsibilities

Assures that the training center continuously meets the standards prescribed by the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), agency orders, and directives and assures compliance in all aspects of training through the use of a planned surveillance and inspection program on a continuing basis. As the team lead, determines through surveillance and investigation that the training center is adequately staffed with appropriately qualified instructors and TCEs.

Monitors TCEs to determine adequacy and quality of approved training programs. Conducts initial and annual training and designation of all assigned evaluators. Reviews flight training equipment discrepancy logs to assure compliance with established criteria. Assists the National Simulator Program Manager in initial and recurring qualifications of flight simulators and selected flight training devices.

Coordinates with Principal Operations Inspectors throughout the FAA who are assigned air carrier operators using the training center to ensure proper application of training programs for the particular air carrier involved. Coordinates with training center management regarding regulatory changes, FAA policy matters, and updated training requirements as needed.

Coordinates and conducts various surveillance and certification activities, as appropriate, with other FAA district office inspectors. Provides technical oversight to assigned Fleet Training Program Managers. Initiates and/or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates. Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports in those cases requiring legal disposition.

Provides technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions. Reviews and submits with recommendations, training center certificate applications, training center curriculum, and associated revisions. Recommends amendments to previously approved programs when contrary to existing regulatory requirements, to eliminate unsafe practices or to improve the specificity of instruction.

Determines appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action, when needed, and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that appropriate action has been taken. Recommends the designation of training center evaluators for types of aircraft and simulators operated by the training center. Examines and trains training center evaluators for initial designation, recertification and standardization actions as necessary.

Conducts practical tests for certification and ratings. Conducts reexamination of certificated airmen when it is determined that they do not meet the minimum standards required for the certificate they hold. Approves flight simulators and flight training devices for each maneuver, procedure, crewmember function, circling approach, and runway scene to be used in an approved training program. Develops and conducts a surveillance program for all training center activities.

Monitors flight crew training programs conducted by the training center to ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices. Monitors TCEs during the conduct of airman certification and recurring evaluations to ensure strict compliance with established standards.

Conducts hands-on evaluation of flight training devices to determine that they continue to meet original specifications in accordance with guidance provided in the appropriate Advisory Circulars. Reviews applications for initial evaluation or upgrade evaluation of flight simulators, including the Approval Test Guide.

After determining compliance with guidance in the appropriate Advisory Circular, and compatibility with training programs submitted or approved, forwards the application package to the NSPM. Reviews the training center discrepancy logs for discrepancies that would affect the capabilities of the flight training equipment.

Requirements & Education

Educaton is not qualifying for this position and may not be substituted for experience.

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 $136736 – $177762/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 2026-11-10.