Aviation Safety Inspector (Partial Program Manager, ACM)

Summary

The Partial Program Manager serves as a full assistant to a Principal Maintenance or Avionics Inspector performing the full range of certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees.

Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration programs.

Duties

On a continuing basis, ensures assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; establishes and conducts adequate training programs;

maintains record keeping systems; and facilities and ensures procedures meet all regulatory requirements.

Develops avionics program requirements through participation on maintenance review boards. Coordinates minimum equipment list (MEL) approvals with the principal operations inspector.

Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

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 operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carrier for the purpose of overhaul work, major repairs, alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory.

Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems. Determines if overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.

Evaluates an operator’s proposed reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes.

Approves / disapproves reliability programs.

Analyzes reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with airworthiness program and ensures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of 14 CFR.