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The Aircrew Program Manager is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Work is performed under general supervision of the Principal Operations Inspector. Manages programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees.
03/14/2025 to 04/03/2025
$106,382 - $138,296 per year
The salary listed above is base salary only. Locality will be added once a duty station is assigned.
FG 14
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
Yes
Yes - 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. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.
ACE-FS-25-ANW-94566
833629400
Develops and evaluates flight operations programs for organizations which utilize the newest, most complex aircraft systems, and equipment. The APM is responsible for the oversight of flight operations involving large fleets of turbine powered aircraft engaged in large-scale passenger and/or freight service for nationally and internationally prominent carriers. Assignments at this level are of significant scope and complexity and the organizations monitored are traditionally major operators in the industry.
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 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.
Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendation on disposition. performs or assists in the emergency suspensions of airmen certificates. Conducts re-examination of certificated airmen. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners. Responsible for the conduct of ATP flight tests, additional type rating, and Flight Engineer certification; PIC, SIC, and F/E proficiency tests; SIC and F/E initial qualification tests, and Line Oriented Flight Training.
Assures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommend to the POI and changes which are considered necessary. Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliances with pertinent FARs, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices. Monitors assigned air carrier ground and flight training.
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. May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct and conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.
The incumbent will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member, and as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of aircraft.
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for an Aviation Safety Inspector in the 1825 series as outlined in the OPM qualification standards. The minimum eligibility requirements for this position are below or may be found on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/aviation-safety-series-1825/
General Requirements:
Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector
position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical
requirements include the following requirements:
In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:
Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:
Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier (Operations) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
AND
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants for the FG-14 level must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression (FG-13 or Pay Band I). Specialized experience include:
The following outlines the Order 8900.1 eligibility requirements for an aircrew program manager:
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Selective Placement Factor (Technical Requirements 1): Technical Requirement number 1 has been determined to be a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) for this position. Possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with a turbojet type rating. For more information, please reference FAA Order 8900.1, Vol. 13, Ch. 2, Sec. 2, Para. 13-81.
Quality Ranking Factor (Other Factors 1 and 2): A well-qualified applicant will possess experience in international operations, Extended Operations (ETOPS). While this experience will significantly enhance performance in this position, it is not essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants who do not possess these criteria will still be considered, provided the selective placement factor, specialized experience, and other minimum qualifications listed in this announcement are met.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Ingrade/Downgrade will be accepted.
All or none of the candidates may be interviewed.
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)/Leadership and Management Dimension (LMD) 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/LMD.
In lieu of providing a KSA NARRATIVE response in the text box listed below each KSA/LMD, in your work history on your resume/application, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA/LMD. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Please also ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job); Duties (be specific in describing your duties); Employer's name and address; Supervisor name and phone number; Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); & Salary. Determining length of Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible due to an incomplete application.
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.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
All Applicants MUST provide a copy of their Airline Transport Pilot Certificate , and valid second-class FAA medical certificate. (The need for a second-class certificate is waived for current employees in the 1825 series).
All applicants MUST provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) which verifies current position, title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record as shown below.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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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.
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