Manager - Flight Safety - A320 family

Job description

The Director of Flight Standards and QA is responsible for providing leadership and management for the technical program, standards development and implementation while providing the highest degree of safety and efficiency for the airline.

Responsibilities

Establishing standards and procedures to ensure compliance with required FAA training directives.

Researching potential industry changes associated with future Pilot Mentoring.

Representing the Company in industry and government associations in training and standards matters.

Developing and maintaining instructional performance standards.

Directing the development of needs assessment programs to ensure current training content is accurate and thorough in meeting the Companys Pilot performance standards.

Reporting to Flight Operations staff, the training and checking results with regard to the effectiveness of the Flight Operations policies and procedures.

Developing and implementing instructional programs to improve the effectiveness of the departments training staff.

Monitoring trends in Flight Crew Irregularity Reports, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA), Advanced Qualification Program, and Line Operations Safety Audit with timely feedback and proper operating procedure changes and ensure corrective actions.

Monitoring Pilot manuals and the FOTM to ensure content accuracy and standardization.

Maintain proficiency by flying the A320 as necessary. Assist in aircraft deliveries.

Providing aircraft type expertise on a regular basis.

Providing a forum for researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised systems policies and procedures.

Interfacing with Manufacturer Representatives on technical and procedural issues.

Serving as the Company Representative on the Event Review Committee

Driving manual and Operations Specifications changes to meet the requirements of a growing and evolving airline.

Managing the Line Check Airmen group and ensuring a standardized approach to completion of line checks, simulator events, and operational experience.

Supporting improvements in the aircraft software, hardware, and fuel efficiencies.

Maintaining course currency for Training to comply with FAA mandates or changes.

Additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Flight Training and Standards.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).