Description:
The Assistant Aircrew Program Manager (AAPM) serves as a full assistant to an Aircrew Program Manager (APM) and is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Assists in the management of programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).Requirements:
OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards for Aviation Safety Series, 1825
General Requirements for All Positions:
1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years.
2. Valid State driver's license.
3. Fluency in the English language.
4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
5. High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Requirements for All Positions:
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:
1.Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain.
2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted).
3. Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of aircraft must:
1. Possess a valid second-class medical certificate in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations; and
2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.
Air Carrier (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements . In addition to meeting the basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following additional qualification requirements:
a. At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
b. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that operated multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.
c. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
d. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
e. Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved
(Recency of experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series)
AND
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-13 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-12 or Pay Band H), Specialized experience is defined as: experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Air Carrier (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Additional Specialized Experience Requirement.
- Experience interpreting and applying regulations, policies and procedures related to certification and clarification of air carrier aviation and commercial operations (14 CFR Part 121)
- Monitoring activities of organizations to determine whether they are following their authorized program, Federal regulations, and good safety practices.
- Executing assignments that primarily require knowledge of flight operation of air carrier aircraft.
- Work involving a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex tasks, requiring the employee to plan and organize, set priorities, and work without clear or specific guidelines. Work at this grade level/pay band is generally reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.
For Lateral Movements Between 1825 Specialties: To assist in determining qualification requirements, applicants transferring between specialties at the same grade level are strongly encouraged to complete the appropriate Qualifications Assessment Tool (QAT) check sheet and upload it along with their resume. Check sheets are contained in Order 3410.26, Flight Standards Service Air Carrier and General Aviation Qualifications Assessment Tool for AFS Aviation Safety Inspectors found using this link https://my.faa.gov/org/linebusiness/avs/offices/afx/tools/qat.html
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.