Aviation Safety Inspector (ACM), Assistant Partial Program Manager (APPM) Power Plant (PP)

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Duties

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector and PPM (Powerplant), accomplishes the following duties:

A. Technical Administration

Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis the organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped, have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system: and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the organization's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their management officials; coordinates with the PPM (powerplant) for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.

Assists in the development of maintenance program requirements for engines and APUs through participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for engines for approval with Principal Operations Inspector. Takes enforcement action instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

Conducts enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications.

Conducts the re-examination 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 depositions.

Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.

B. Certification

Assists PPM (powerplant) in initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft, and air agencies. Assists with initial and ongoing certification of airmen, makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.

Evaluates requests not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed.

Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in development of required engine and APU maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated with the air carrier's engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribes safe practices, and furnishes clear and specific instructions governing engine and APU maintenance programs.

Determines if the engine and APU maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repair and alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems.

Determines if engine and APU overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.

Evaluates an operator's proposed engine and APU reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Assists PPM (powerplant) with approval/disapproval of engine and APU reliability programs.

Determines if the air carrier's training program meets the requirements of the CFRs, is compatible with the engine and APU maintenance program, is properly organized and effectively conducted, and results in trained and competent personnel.

Participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the CFRs. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.

C. Surveillance

Analyzes engine and APU reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with the maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the CFRs.

Monitors the activities of air operators, air agencies, and designees.