Supervisory Aircraft Instructor

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The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the WS Supervisory Flight Instructor Training Officer, supervising check pilots for all rotary or fixed wing operations.
• Direct or participates in conducting flight evaluations and training for rotary or fixed wing aircraft and crews to determine compliance with WS standards and any applicable FARs.
• Conducts safety inspections to verify training certification requirements and required minimum equipment list functionality for all agency and contract rotary or fixed wing aircraft and crews.
• Assists in the development of training strategies and techniques to respond to "lessons learned" through aircraft mishap (accident/incident) reports, accident investigation information, and accident report results and recommendations.
• Assists the National Aviation Coordinator (NAC) in reviewing and determining the adequacy of training manuals associated with paralleling FAR 91/133/135/137 and initiating modifications or changes when necessary.
• Conducts on-site safety visits for all WS aviation programs, evaluates rotary or fixed wing aircraft crews and their use of aircraft in relation to prior training received and determines additional training needs based on field observations.
• Develop an automated system for tracking all flight training and certifications for pilots throughout Wildlife Services.
• Assists the Airworthiness Safety Inspector and NAC in determining if the WS safety and training programs meet the requirements of the FAA FAR's, are properly organized and effectively conducted, and result in trained and competent aviation personnel.
• Assists in developing recommended changes to current training manuals.
• Assist with investigation of all aircraft accidents and incidents.