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Aviation Safety Inspector (Flight Oversight)
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Standards Service (AFX), Office of Air Carrier Safety Assurance (AFC), Great Atlantic CMO
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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. The APM manages programs
on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).
Learn more about this agency
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. The APM manages programs
on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/05/2026 to 05/25/2026
Salary $90,925 - $118,204 per year
Salary above is basic pay. Locality rate added based on location.
Pay scale & grade FG 13
Locations
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Orlando, FL
Atlanta, GA
Belleville, MI
Greensboro, NC
Show morefewer locations (2)
Clermontville, OH
Dallas, TX
Telework eligible Yes-As determined by Agency policy. This is not a 100% telework or remote position. Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary - maybe extended/terminated or made perm w/out further competition Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.
Announcement number ACE-AFS-26-DLS-98537 Control number 867721500
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent FAA employees; FAA-Wide
Duties
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The Aircrew Program Manager (APM) is responsible for overseeing a fleet of aircraft which are part of a
complex aviation organization operating turbojet aircraft engaged in passenger and freight service. The
APM will carry out assignments that require knowledge and experience of flight operation of the assigned
aircraft and are responsible for oversight of flight operation procedures, training programs and airmen
certification. Assignments typically involve overseeing carriers operating domestically which include
regional jet fleets, or other fleets that are novel and complex as defined under 14 CFR Part 61 and involve
critical and important areas of operations with the highest risk to the National Aerospace System.
Develops a work program under the oversight of/in coordination with the Principal Operations Inspector
to ensure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, pilot and flight engineer
check airmen, and company training programs. Plans and conducts assignments with technical
independence, while obtaining advice from higher level inspectors who are experts on a particular type or
aircraft, or who have overall flight operations program responsibility. The scope and complexity of the
work program may be such as to require the occasional assistance of other employees to conduct
inspections and evaluate operations.
Assures the assigned air carrier conducts flight crew training and testing required by appropriate Title 14
of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), FAA-approved training programs, and current testing
standards. Oversees company check airmen and APDs.
Serves as the technical advisor to the Principal Inspector on assigned areas of the companys training and
testing programs. Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the Principal
Inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities.
Responsible for conducting enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and
recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or
cancellation of flight oversight specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination 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 dispositions.
Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of non-routine air carrier surveillance.
B. Certification
Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners. Responsible for the conduct of flight tests,
additional type ratings, and flight engineer certification; proficiency tests; initial qualification tests, and
line-oriented flight training.
Assures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommends to the POI any
changes which are considered necessary.
C. Surveillance
Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance
with pertinent 14 CFR, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.
Monitors assigned air carrier ground and flight training. Attends certificate holders company and safety
meetings.
Evaluates training programs to ensure they meet the requirements of 14 CFR.
Approves or disapproves training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other
equipment used in these programs. May require amendments to previously approved manuals to correct
any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of
instruction.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
General Requirements for All Positions:
Medical Requirements for All Positions:
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements:
Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, (Flight Oversight) positions must meet all of the following requirements.
NOTE: Recency of specialized experience is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H FG/GS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Provide guidance in the development of required operations manuals and record keeping systems; analyze reports to insure compliance with operations programs. Conduct enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on dispositions.
This position may have oversight of multiple fleet types.
Education
Not applicable.
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Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Additional information
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.
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
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
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.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (718) 995-5688 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
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.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Agency contact information
DEVIN SLIMMER
Phone 1 (816) 329-2593 Fax 1 (816) 329-2656 Email devin.l.slimmer@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACE Regional HR Services Division
901 Locust Street, Room 402
AHF-C100
Kansas City, MO 64106
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
If you need to submit additional documents to supplement your on-line application, e.g. transcripts, SF-50, or veterans documentation, you may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS. Supplemental documentation can also be faxed to (718) 995-5688 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Please include your name and the vacancy announcement number on each of your faxed pages and redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Help
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
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.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
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Agency contact information
DEVIN SLIMMER
Phone 1 (816) 329-2593 Fax 1 (816) 329-2656 Email devin.l.slimmer@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACE Regional HR Services Division
901 Locust Street, Room 402
AHF-C100
Kansas City, MO 64106
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Clermontville, OH
Dallas, TX
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Agency contact information
DEVIN SLIMMER
Phone 1 (816) 329-2593 Fax 1 (816) 329-2656 Email devin.l.slimmer@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
ACE Regional HR Services Division
901 Locust Street, Room 402
AHF-C100
Kansas City, MO 64106
US
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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. The APM manages programs
on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/05/2026 to 05/25/2026
Salary $90,925 - $118,204 per year
Salary above is basic pay. Locality rate added based on location.
Pay scale & grade FG 13
Locations
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Orlando, FL
Atlanta, GA
Belleville, MI
Greensboro, NC
Show morefewer locations (2)
Clermontville, OH
Dallas, TX
Telework eligible Yes-As determined by Agency policy. This is not a 100% telework or remote position. Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Temporary - maybe extended/terminated or made perm w/out further competition Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Flight Standards Services.
Announcement number ACE-AFS-26-DLS-98537 Control number 867721500
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