Aviation Safety Inspector; AC-Flight Oversight; Aircrew Program Manager; APM

Position: Aviation Safety Inspector (AC-Flight Oversight) (Aircrew Program Manager (APM))
Summary

Serves as the Aircrew Program Manager responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground & Flight training/testing & standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier.

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Summary

Serves as the Aircrew Program Manager responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground & Flight training/testing & standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday
· Apply by 06/22/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Charlotte, NC

Cincinnati, OH

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $136,736 - $177,762 per year

The salary listed above includes base pay and Locality of 27.26%.

Pay scale & grade

FG 14

Promotion potential 14

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

* 1825 Aviation Safety

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by PASS:
Flight Standards Services.

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required

Announcement number AAL-FS-26-AKRBW-98990 Control number

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Current FAA AVS permanent employees only

Duties

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Work is performed under the general supervision of the Principal Operations Inspector (POI). Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners &/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

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 appropriate FARs, FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards. Oversees company check airmen and APDs.

Serves as the technical advisor to the 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.

Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates. 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 ATP 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. Attend certificate holder's company and safety meetings.

Evaluates training program to insure 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. 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.

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 crew member.

The inspector is required to maintain an FAA second class medical.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* US Citizenship is required.

* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

* Must…