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Flight Inspection Services Training and Development for Technical Occupations

JO 3330.1B · FAA

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Overview

The Flight Inspection Services Training and Development for Technical Occupations (JO 3330.1B) is a public-domain FAA order, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher
FAA
Document
JO 3330.1B
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14
Chapters
10

Key points

  • This order outlines a training and development program for employees in selected Flight Program Operations Aircraft Operations technical occupations.
  • It applies to employees aiming to become full-performance level Airspace System Inspection Pilots, Airplane Pilots, or Airway Transportation System Specialists.
  • Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing the procedures and ensuring employees have access to necessary training and resources.
  • Employees must complete specific training and proficiency requirements to progress in their careers, including signing a Training Plan Agreement.
  • The program includes various training methods, such as on-the-job training and formal resident training, with updated requirements for certification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of JO 3330.1B?

The purpose of this order is to describe and outline a training and development program for employees in selected Flight Program Operations Aircraft Operations technical occupations.

Who does this order apply to?

This order applies to employees entering an on-the-job training program for positions such as Airspace System Inspection Pilot, Airplane Pilot, or Airway Transportation System Specialist.

What are the responsibilities of managers under this order?

Managers must provide employees with access to training opportunities, explain promotion criteria, and ensure personnel actions are processed timely.

What must employees do to progress in their careers?

Employees are responsible for acquiring necessary knowledge and skills, participating in progress reviews, and completing assigned promotion criteria checklists.

What types of training methods are included in the program?

The program consists of individual technical and administrative instruction, including intensive on-the-job training and formal resident training at various locations.

JO 3330.1B, Flight Program Operations Training and Development for Aircraft Operations Technical Occupations

JO 3330.1B Air Traffic Organization Policy 05/01/2018 SUBJ: Flight Program Operations Training and Development for Aircraft Operations Technical Occupations 1. Purpose of this Order. This order describes and outlines a training and development program for employees in selected Flight Program Operations Aircraft Operations technical occupations. This includes positions in the aircraft operations and airway transportation occupational series for Aircraft Operations. The program provides career progression opportunities for developmental employees who successfully complete the training and proficiency requirements contained in this order.

2. Audience. This order applies to employees who enter an on-the-job training program for the primary purpose of becoming a full-performance level Airspace System Inspection Pilot (FG-2181), Airplane Pilot (FV-2181), or Airway Transportation System Specialist (ATSS), specifically those ATSS positions who perform flight inspection mission duties and responsibilities, FG-2101. This order also applies to all Flight Program Operations supervisors and managers who have employees within these job series and hold responsibility to execute the order.

3. Where Can I Find This Order? This order is located on the FAA Orders and Notices website at https://employees.faa.gov/tools_resources/orders_notices/ and at http://www.faa.gov/ publications_polices/orders_notices/ and Flight Program Operations Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) website.

4. What this Order Cancels. This order cancels Order JO 3330.1A, Flight Inspection Services Training and Development for Technical Occupations , dated 09/15/2014.

5. Explanation of Policy Changes. This change realigns organizational nomenclature post- consolidation of the FAA Flight Program, updates requirements for Airspace System Inspection Pilot series (FG-2181-11/12 to FG-2181-12/13) and Airplane Pilot (FV-2181-H/I series to FV-2181-I/J) series employees, adds requirements and performance certification documentation for Airspace System Inspection Pilot (FG-2181-13 to FG-2181-14) employees, removes Flight Inspection Specialist (FG-301), and updates computer-based training to include Professional Skills Development training available through eLMS.

6. Responsibilities. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing the procedures contained in this order. As employees complete training and proficiency requirements, the immediate supervisor will recommend the employee for promotion and submit the Request for Personnel Action (e.g., Standard Form-52, or equivalent documentation) after the employee completes the requirements to the Director of Operations (or designee) for routing to Human Resources for action. Flight Program Operations will process all necessary documentation to effect the promotion within 10 workdays of the employee’s completion of all applicable requirements.

Distribution: Electronic OPR: AJF-1000 05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B a. Frontline Manager. Managers will ensure the following: (1) Provide the employee, covered by this order, a copy of the approved performance certification document applicable to the employee’s position and grade, explain the promotion criteria, and conduct periodic progress reviews with the employee regarding his or her progress toward meeting the criteria.

(2) Provide the employee with reasonable access to formal and on-the-job training opportunities, training material, and assignments necessary to gain the job proficiency required for advancement to the next higher grade.

(3) If the employee has met all requirements of the promotion criteria checklist and is not on a performance improvement plan, take action to ensure any necessary personnel actions are processed within timeframes provided by FAA Human Resource Policy Manual (HRPM) and applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

b. Employee. The employee has primary responsibility for acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for progression. The employee will demonstrate proficiency in the performance of assigned tasks within each subject matter area. The employee is responsible for participating in progress reviews and completing the assigned promotion criteria checklist(s).

7. Criteria. Career progression for the following positions will be in accordance with this order and consistent with the appropriate Office of Personnel Management qualification standards.

a. FG-2181, Airspace System Inspection Pilot. Experience, training, and promotion standards will be evaluated based on the criteria specified in the applicable FAA-approved 14 CFR Part 135 crewmember training program, TI 8200.53, Flight Inspection Training Manual , and JO 8240.3, Certification of Flight Inspection Personnel .

b. FV-2181, Airplane Pilot. Experience, training, and promotion standards will be evaluated based on the criteria specified in the applicable FAA-approved 14 CFR Part 135 crewmember training program.

c. FG-2101, Airway Transportation Specialist (Mission Specialist). Experience, training, and promotion standards will be evaluated based on the criteria specified in the applicable FAA-approved 14 CFR Part 135 crewmember training program, TI 8200.53, Flight Inspection Training Manual , and JO 8240.3, Certification of Flight Inspection Personnel .

8. Training Plan Agreement. New hires into the FG-2181, FV-2181, and FG-2101 positions will be required to sign a Training Plan Agreement (see Appendix I). This agreement communicates the possible outcomes for employees who fail to successfully complete the terms of this order for their specific occupation.

9. Training Methods. This program consists of individual technical and administrative instruction including intensive on-the-job training and formal resident training at various locations. The training requirements may be revised, depending on training progress of the individual, or other appropriate training courses becoming available within FAA or external to FAA. Employees must complete Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and document the name and course number on the applicable Performance Certification Document.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B 10. Performance Certification Document. The performance certification document required for each specialized position certifies that the training, knowledge, and skill requirements for career progression have been accomplished. The performance certification document for each series and grade is included as an appendix to this order.

Floyd A. Badsky Director of Operations

Appendix A. Administrative Information.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix A Appendix A. Administrative Information.

1. Distribution. All managers and supervisors of Aircraft Operations and Flight Program Operations servicing personnel office (currently, Human Resources Services Division, AHF- C400 (AAC)) will receive a copy of this order. In addition, this order will be posted on the Flight Program Operations KSN and made available to the Team Representative of Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), and all affected employees.

2. Related Publications. The current edition of the following orders and manuals: a. FAA Order 8200.1, United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual.

b. Order JO 8240.3, Certification of Flight Inspection Personnel.

c. TI 4040.51, Flight Training Manual.

d. TI 8200.53, Flight Inspection Training Manual.

e. Hangar 6 Crewmember Training Program.

Appendix B. Airspace Inspection Pilot Certification Document Sample.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix B Appendix B. Airspace System Inspection Pilot Certification Document Sample Performance Certification Document Airspace System Inspection Pilot (FG-2181-12) Flight Inspection Name: ____________________________________ Training/Proficiency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number Completion of Basic Indoctrination TI 4040.51 Training segment under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Emergency Situation TI 4040.51 Training segment under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Hazardous TI 4040.51 Materials/Dangerous Goods Training segment under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Crew Resource TI 4040.51 Management Training segment under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum I certify this employee has successfully completed training, obtained required skills, and demonstrated proficiency as specified above for career progression.

____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date Note: The employee must complete the Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and the Supervisor must document the name and course number above .

Appendix C. Airspace Inspection Pilot Certification Document Sample.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix C Appendix C. Airspace System Inspection Pilot Certification Document Sample Performance Certification Document Airspace System Inspection Pilot (FG-2181-13) Flight Inspection Name: ____________________________________ Training/Proficiency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number TI 4040.51 Completion of Aircraft-Specific Training segments (ground and flight) under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum TI 4040.51 Completion of Aircraft Specific Differences Training segment (ground and flight) under the applicable Initial New Hire Training Curriculum TI 4040.51 Completion of Qualification Modules under the applicable Initial New Hire Training Curriculum (to include Aircraft Specific Type Rating, if applicable) Completion of Block 1 of the TI 8200.53 Structured Training Program One Professional Skills Development Course in Problem Solving for Grade 13: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Critical Thinking for Grade 13: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Team Work for Grade 13: 1.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix C I certify this employee has successfully completed training, obtained required skills, and demonstrated proficiency as specified above for career progression.

____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date Note: The employee must complete the Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and the Supervisor must document the name and course number above .

Appendix D. Airspace System Inspection Pilot Certification Document Sample

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix D Appendix D. Airspace System Inspection Pilot Certification Document Sample Performance Certification Document Airspace System Inspection Pilot (FV-2181-14) Flight Inspection Name: ____________________________________ Training/Proficiency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number Mission Certification JO 8240.3 100 Flight Hours Experience as N/A Flight Inspection Pilot in Command (PIC) One Professional Skills Development Course in Professionalism for Pay Grade 14: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Decision Making for Pay Grade 14: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Conflict Management for Grade 14: 1.

I certify this employee has successfully completed training, obtained required skills, and demonstrated proficiency as specified above for career progression.

____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date Note: The employee must complete the Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and the Supervisor must document the name and course number above .

Appendix E. Airplane Pilot Certification Document Sample.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix E Appendix E. Airplane Pilot Certification Document Sample Performance Certification Document Airplane Pilot (FV-2181-I) Transportation Name: ____________________________________ Training/Proficiency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number Completion of Basic Indoctrination Hangar 6 Crewmember Training segment under the Training Program applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Emergency Situation Hangar 6 Crewmember Training segment under the Training Program applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Hazardous Hangar 6 Crewmember Materials/Dangerous Goods Training Program Training segment under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Crew Resource Hangar 6 Crewmember Management Training segment Training Program under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Aircraft-Specific Hangar 6 Crewmember Training segments (ground and Training Program flight) under the applicable Initial New Hire training curriculum Completion of Aircraft Specific Hangar 6 Crewmember Differences Training segment Training Program (ground and flight) under the applicable Initial New Hire Training Curriculum Completion of Qualification Hangar 6 Crewmember Modules under the applicable Training Program Initial New Hire Training Curriculum (to include Aircraft Specific Type Rating, if applicable) 05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix E Training/Proficiency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number One Professional Skills Development Course in Problem Solving for Grade I: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Critical Thinking for Grade I: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Team Work for Grade I: 1.

I certify this employee has successfully completed training, obtained required skills, and demonstrated proficiency as specified above for career progression.

____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date Note: The employee must complete the Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and the Supervisor must document the name and course number above .

Appendix F. Airplane Pilot Certification Document Sample.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix F Appendix F. Airplane Pilot Certification Document Sample Performance Certification Document Airplane Pilot (FV-2181-J) Transportation Name: ____________________________________ Training/Profi ciency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number 12 Months and 100 PIC Hours in One Aircraft Type One Professional Skills Development Course in Professionalism for Pay Grade J: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Decision Making for Pay Grade J : 1.

One Professional Skills Conflict Management Course in Problem Solving for Grade J: 1.

I certify this employee has successfully completed training, obtained required skills, and demonstrated proficiency as specified above for career progression.

____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date Note: The employee must complete the Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and the Supervisor must document the name and course number above .

Appendix G. Mission Specialist Performance Certification Document Sample.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix G Appendix G. Mission Specialist Performance Certification Document Sample Performance Certification Document Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (FG-2101-12, Mission Specialist) Aircraft Operations Name: ____________________________________ Training/Proficiency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number Completion of applicable Initial TI 4040.51 New Hire Training Curriculum Mission Certification JO 8240.3 One Professional Skills Development Course in Written Communication for Grade 12: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Critical Thinking for Grade 12: 1.

I certify this employee has successfully completed training, obtained required skills, and demonstrated proficiency as specified above for career progression.

____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date Note: The employee must complete the Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and the Supervisor must document the name and course number above .

Appendix H. Mission Specialist Performance Certification Document Sample.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix H Appendix H. Mission Specialist Performance Certification Document Sample Performance Certification Document Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (FG-2101-13, Mission Specialist) Flight Inspection Name: ____________________________________ Training/Proficiency Order/ Manual/ Completion Date Requirements Course Number 12 Months and 350 Flight Hours N/A Experience Advanced Training Curriculum TI 8200.53 One Professional Skills Development Course in Team Work for Grade 13: 1.

One Professional Skills Development Course in Conflict Management for Grade 13: 1.

I certify this employee has successfully completed training, obtained required skills, and demonstrated proficiency as specified above for career progression.

____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date Note: The employee must complete the Professional Skills Development courses in eLMS, and the Supervisor must document the name and course number above .

Appendix I. Training Plan Agreement Sample.

05/01/2018 JO 3330.1B Appendix I Appendix I. Training Plan Agreement Sample Flight Program Operations Training Plan Agreement To be read and signed by individuals entering the FG-2181, Airspace System Inspection Pilot, FV-2181 Airplane Pilot, and FG-2101, Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (Mission Specialist) positions in Aircraft Operations.

Pass/Fail Policy I understand that after I enter on duty with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). I must attend FAA approved training courses; if I do not successfully complete all phases of the training, I will be separated from the position for which I was hired and perhaps the FAA.

The organization policy for the Airspace System Inspection Pilot, Airplane Pilot, and Airway Transportation Systems Specialist occupations is that continued employment in Flight Program Operations is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the requirements described in this order. Failure to complete these requirements will be a basis for reassignment, demotion, or dismissal from that occupation and perhaps the FAA.

____________________________________________________________________________ Employee Signature Date ____________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Signature Date

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Doc number
JO 3330.1B
Publisher
FAA
Pages
14
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272 KB
Chapters
10