Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight AQPM)

About the role

Summary: The Advanced Qualification Program Manager (AQPM) is responsible for the adequacy of the advanced qualification flight program including indoctrination, qualification, and continuing qualification curricula, and the flight operations program performing inspections, surveillance, and certification duties.

The AQPM has program responsibility to assure that Alaska Airlines meets Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to flight operations programs.

What you will do

• Technical- Within the Advanced Qualification Program(s), assures on a continuing basis that Alaska Airlines is properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate AQP including an acceptable record keeping system; and facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.
• The AQPM regularly visits Alaska Airline¿s training facilities and other offices to maintain contact with Alaska Airline¿s appropriate management officials; coordinates with the SPOI for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.
• They coordinate with AFS-280 on AQP application, development, approval, and continued operation as a member of the Extended Review Team (ERT).
• This includes decision-making on movement through the phases of AQP.
• They coordinate with Alaska Airlines on data development, collection, and analysis of AQP.
• They coordinate with Alaska Airlines on instructor/evaluator calibration and participates in the annual review of AQPs and associated data analysis.
• They participate in quarterly or annual Instructor/Evaluator meeting for all fleets to ensure consistency, standardization, and applicable AQP regulations and guidance material is observed and adequately applied.
• They chair joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with Alaska Airlines; and coordinates with top management officials.
• They maintain expert knowledge of Alaska Airline¿s Indoctrination, Qualification, and Continuing Qualification programs to ensure effective regulatory oversight.
• The AQPM serves as the technical point of contact for approval of specialty curriculums and/or flight operations specification approvals.
• They are responsible for coordinating with ERT members and appropriate Headquarters¿ AQP personnel relating to program approvals and general questions.
• Certification- The AQPM coordinates with the SPOI and AFS-280 on review and approval of curriculum development and all subsequent phases of AQP approval.
• They coordinate with the SPOI to approve/accept or disapprove/reject AQP manuals and revisions to such manuals.
• They obtain 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.
• They evaluate operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by inspectors or others.
• They negotiate changes essential or desirable in policies and procedures.
• The AQPM directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR and recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.
• Surveillance- The AQPM is responsible for monitoring all phases of Advanced Qualification Program(s) including training programs and records; training facilities; and training devices.
• They coordinate with and reviews reports from inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of flight oversight and directs or suggest changes required to correct such trends.
• They are responsible for analyzing grading data for all fleets using FAA analysis software and data for trending and reporting to the SPOI and applicable program managers.
• They monitor and analyze other training data and Instructor/Evaluator Quality Assurance Program data collected by Alaska Airlines, but not in FAA analysis software, for trends and provides reports to the SPOI and applicable program managers.
• The AQPM conducts appropriate surveillance activities specifically focused on Alaska Airline¿s training program and Instructor/Evaluator Programs.
• They maintain expert knowledge of AQP regulations and appropriate FAA Orders and Guidance material related to AQP.
• The AQPM performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

How you will be evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Documents you must provide

• All applicants MUST provide a copy of their valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with single and multi-engine airplane and instrument airplane ratings and Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating.
• All applicants MUST provide a copy of their valid second-class FAA medical certificate.
• If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.
• You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application.
• If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
• If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system ***

What to expect next

Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide. Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.

All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request.

Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. *** Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA