Manager, Advanced Qualifications Program

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At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is in the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a dependable, motivated, and knowledgeable leader to join our team as the Manager, Advanced Qualifications Program (AQP). The Manager of AQP helps maintain the AQP Manual and is responsible for all AQP data and auditing. The objective of the position is to ensure a safe and reliable training program in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and AC 120-54A. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of AQP based training, data collection, and data analysis. This position reports to the Director, Flight Training and Standards.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain a regulatory compliant AQP data process
• Help maintain a three volume AQP manual
• Ensure a safe and proficient pilot group using data collection and analysis
• Monitor trends in the training program to predict the need for future changes to the AQP
• Serve as a line of open communications between the Training Department and the AQP Department
• Attend Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) meetings
• Interface with the staff, instructors, and check pilots of the Flight Training department
• Participate in the Safety Risk Management program and the Operations Data Analysis Group
• Serve as a subject matter expert for AQP management, curricula design, and AQP regulatory compliance
• Take a lead role in the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and Department of Defense (DOD) audit process

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• Proficient with common database software and applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe publishing software
• A thorough understanding of AC 120-54A and the Subpart Y section of the Code of Federal Regulations
• High degree of skill with curricula development and computer-based training solutions
• Available to work independently and prioritize tasks to maintain completion schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior employment in a training related position
• Prior employment with a Part 121 airline
• Previous experience with pilot training programs
• Previous experience with database management

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment
• Occasional travel, able to spend nights away from home when company or FAA meetings are out of base

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, reaching, lifting, climbing up and down stairs

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.


Job Application Deadline:
May 30, 2026 Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.