The Assistant Partial Program Manager (Avionics) Part 121 serves as a full assistant to a Partial Program Manager (Avionics) Part 121 who is assigned a portion of the airworthiness program performing inspections, surveillance, and certification duties for air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees.
Duties
Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis that organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training programs, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the organizations stations and other offices to maintain contact with their management officials; coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.
Develops maintenance 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.
Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development of required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems., Reviews and determines the adequacy of manuals associated with the air carriers maintenance programs and revisions thereto. assures that manuals and revisions comply with the regulatory requirements, prescribe safe practices, and furnish clear and specific instructions governing maintenance programs.
Directs and/or performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carriers continuous airworthiness maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carriers maintenance operation, including the following: maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability program. Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the maintenance program.