Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight AQPM)

Job Duties

Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector, accomplishes the following duties:

A. Technical Administration

Within the Advanced Qualification Program(s), assures on a continuing basis that certificate holders are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate AQP including an acceptable record keeping system; and facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.

Regularly visits the certificate holders training facilities and other offices to maintain contact with their appropriate management officials; coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.

Coordinates with AFS-280 on AQP application, development, approval, and continued operation as a member of the Extended Review Team (ERT). This includes decision-making on movement through the phases of AQP.

Coordinates with the certificate holder on data development, collection, and analysis of AQP.

Coordinates communication between certificate holder and Certificate-Holding District Office (CHDO) on all issues of AQP.

Coordinates with certificate holder on instructor/evaluator calibration.

Participates in annual review of AQPs and associated data analysis.

Coordinates with the Principal Inspector and Aircrew Program Managers on management of Aircrew Designated Examiner (ADE) programs.

Participates in quarterly or annual Instructor/Evaluator meetings for all fleets to ensure consistency, standardization and applicable AQP regulations and guidance material is observed and adequately applied.

Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials.

Maintains expert knowledge of the assigned carriers' Indoctrination, Qualification, and Continuing Qualification programs to ensure effective regulatory oversight. Serves as the technical point of contact for approval of specialty curriculums and/or flight operations specification approvals.

Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.

Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

Responsible for coordinating with Extended Review Team members and appropriate Headquarters' AQP personnel relating to program approvals and general questions.

Primary point of contact between the carrier and the CHDO for AQP issues and to ensure consistency and standardization between fleets in curriculum approval and data analysis.

B. Certification

Coordinates with Principal Inspector and AFS-280 on initial application for AQP approval. Coordinates with Principal Inspector and AFS-280 on review and approval of curriculum development and all subsequent phases of AQP approval.

Coordinates with the Principal Inspector to approve/accept or disapprove/reject AQP manuals and revisions to such manuals. Obtains amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.

Evaluates training programs to ensure that they meet 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.

Coordinates with the Principal Inspector and Aircrew Program Managers on designation of check airmen and makes recommendations on appointment of designees. Assures standardization of check airman and designees and recommends to Principal Inspector and Aircrew Program Manager any changes which are considered necessary.

Evaluates operations and facilities by on-site inspections and review of reports by geographic inspectors or others. Negotiates changes essential or desirable in policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.