Flight Operations Inspector Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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).

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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

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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

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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)

* 1825 Aviation Safety

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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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's 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 company's 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 holder's 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

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Selectee will be required to report to a FAA Flight Standards duty location.

Qualifications

General Requirements for All Positions:

• Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
• Valid State driver's license;
• Fluency in the English language;
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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:

• Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted) without strain;
• Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted);
• Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others or that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.

Applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector, (Flight Oversight) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

• At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
• Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.
• Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that also operated multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight..
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.

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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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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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.

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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.