Manager of Flight Standards

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PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Manager of Flight Standards is to oversee and lead a successful Line Check Airman department. This position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that pilots adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations, specifically in line with PSAs standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Manager of Flight Standards will serve as the primary point of contact with the FAA and other external organizations in regard to Pilot Standards, in order to guarantee the success of PSA’s pilot operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for airline Flight Standards and Flight Training departments.
• Collaborate with the Director of Training to develop goals specific to PSA Flight Training and Standards.
• Review all Federal Aviation Regulations as it applies to airmen training and/or currency and implement any requirements or changes to those requirements.
• Routinely evaluate Line Check Airman performance and take administrative or disciplinary action including terminations if needed.
• Schedule, attend, and conduct I/E Indoctrination courses as needed.
• Create, maintain, and present reports and/or statistics to various directors, FAA and other departments.
• Fulfill requests from the FAA for Information, certification, and validation.
• Comply with applicable company policies, procedures and FARs.
• Maintain required company documentation.
• Develop MINT Training Management System forms and reports for LCA’s.
• Participate in ASAP Event Review Committee, RAVE and Crisis activation calls.
• Attended various conferences as needed.
• Responsible for the Companys Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent required 
• Advanced computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• 3-5 years of experience as an airline and/or military instructor or evaluator
• Possess a strong background in pilot training and standardization, as well as exceptional leadership skills.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.

Preferred

• Associates or bachelor’s degree
• Line Check Airman Experience
• Sim Instructor/PCA/APD Experience
• Experience in pilot training and standardization functions: development, delivery and/or management perspective
• Experience with MINT or other TMS
• Successfully complete PSA pilot training program

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This position will have direct reports.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Director of Flight Operations

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.