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

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

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. The APM manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

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Summary

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. The APM manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted today
· Apply by 06/17/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 17, 2026

Location

Watkins, CO

Hapeville, GA

Houston, TX

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Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $107,446 - $139,684 per year

Salary above is basic pay. Locality rate added based on location.

Pay scale & grade

FG 14

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - The job may require up to 50% 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 Other

Announcement number AEA-FS-26-SLF-98914 Control number

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

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Open to current permanent FAA employees; FAA-Wide

Duties

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Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and checking) job functions as a required crew member, including safety pilot. The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crew member 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. 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 Inspector on assigned areas of the company's training and testing programs. Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the Principal Inspector 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 flight oversight 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

* US Citizenship is required.

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

* Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).

* Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

* This…