Aviation Safety Inspector

Summary

The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) 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 the general supervision of the Principal Operations Inspector (POI). Manages program on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

Duties

The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) develops a work program to insure 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. Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the POI to assure uniformity of training and testing activities. Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates. Conducts re-examination of certificated airmen. 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 trails and formal hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance. Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners. Responsible for the conduct of ATP flight tests, additional type ratings, and Flight Engineer (F/E) certification; PIC, SIC, and F/E proficiency tests; SIC and F/E initial qualification tests, and Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT). Assures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommends to the POI any changes which are considered necessary.