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

About the role

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 for carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees.

Manages the program for all assigned aircraft. Assists in the establishment of work programs for inspection and surveillance.

What you will do

• Technical Administration Within the Advanced Qualification Program(s), assures on a continuing basis that certificate holders are 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.
• Regularly visits the certificate holder¿s training facilities and other offices to maintain contact with their appropriate management officials; coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.
• Coordinates with AFS-280 on AQP application, development, approval, and continued operation as a member of the Extended Review Team (ERT).
• Coordinates communication between certificate holder and Certificate-Holding District Office (CHDO) on all issues of AQP.
• Coordinates with the Principal Inspector and Aircrew Program Managers on management of Aircrew Designated Examiner (ADE) programs.
• Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.
• Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.
• Responsible for coordinating with Extended Review Team members and appropriate Headquarters' AQP personnel relating to program approvals and general questions.
• Certification Coordinates with Principal Inspector and AFS-280 on initial application for AQP approval.
• Coordinates with Principal Inspector and AFS-280 on review and approval of curriculum development and all subsequent phases of AQP approval.
• Coordinates with the Principal Inspector to approve/accept or disapprove/reject AQP manuals and revisions to such manuals.
• Obtains 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.
• Evaluates training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs.
• Coordinates with the Principal Inspector and Aircrew Program Managers on designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.
• Assures standardization of check airman and designees and recommends to the Principal Inspector and Aircrew Program Manager any changes which are considered necessary.
• Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others.
• Determines the appropriate methods and/or plans for securing corrective action and determines through on-site inspection or inspector reports the effectiveness of any action.
• Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under conditions not previously authorized and may prescribe additional conditions and limitations as appropriate.
• Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with 14 CFR.
• Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.
• Surveillance Responsible for monitoring all phases of Advanced Qualification Program(s) including training programs and records; training facilities; and training devices.
• Coordinates with and reviews reports from Geographic Inspectors and others to identify trends which indicate deterioration in the safety of flight oversight.
• Responsible for analyzing grading data for all fleets using FAA analysis software and data for trending and reporting to the Principal Inspectors and applicable program managers.
• Monitors and analyzes other training data and Instructor/Evaluator Quality Assurance Program data collected by the operator.
• Conducts appropriate surveillance activities specifically focused on the carriers' training program and Instructor/Evaluator Programs Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Not applicable.

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

• Only supplemental documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application.
• These documents must be uploaded to your USAJOBS profile on or before the closing date of this announcement.
• All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
• No references will be made from your Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date.
• No references will be made from your Official Personnel File, so information must be current and up to date.
• NOTE: Applicants are required to submit a copy of their SF-50 (non-award) with the required information below, NOT SF-52.
• Copy of Arline Transport Pilot Certification required.
• 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. *** 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 Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements.

Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement.

Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

All or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Ingrade/downgrade applications will be accepted. This is not a remotely sited position.

Selectee will be required to report to the FAA Flight Standards Facility Duty Location, DL CMO, Hapeville, GA, SOCM27. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA