Aviation Safety Inspector (AC – Flight Oversight) (Advanced Qualification Program Manager (AQPM))

About the opportunity

The Advanced Qualification Program Manager (AQPM) is responsible for the adequacy of the advanced qualification flight program including indoctrination, qualification, and continuing qualification curricula, and the flight operations program performing inspections, surveillance, and certification duties for carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees. Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector, the incumbent assures that assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations with respect to flight operations programs, manages programs for assigned aircraft, assists in the establishment of work programs for inspection and surveillance, and maintains expert knowledge of assigned carriers’ programs to ensure effective regulatory oversight.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $107,446 to $139,684 per year
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and leave

Who can apply?

• Not more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations violations in the last five years
• Valid State driver's license
• Fluency in the English language
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including good distance vision, ability to hear conversational voice, and no physical conditions causing a hazard or interfering with flight deck observer/passenger seat occupation
• At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight
• 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 must be with an organization operating multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight)
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
• Valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years involving applicant's pilot error
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13
• U.S. citizenship required

Required documents

• Copy of most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) verifying current position, title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record
• Resume (limited to two pages, including specific work history details, employer name, start/end dates, hours worked per week, and reference contacts)

When to apply

• Date posted: August 25, 2026
• Application close date: September 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

How to apply

• Review the job announcement and qualification requirements carefully
• Prepare a two-page resume containing all required work history, education, and reference details
• Obtain and prepare the required SF-50 document
• Apply online through USAJOBS before the closing deadline
• Complete any required assessments as part of the evaluation process
• Resubmit the application if any changes are made after the initial submission

Additional information

• Position may be filled in Indianapolis, Indiana or Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Position is telework eligible in accordance with agency policy, but is not fully remote
• A one-year probationary period and background investigation may be required
• Selectee may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty