The Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Manager is assigned as primary interface between the
Certificate Management Office (CMO) and the assigned air carrier to prevent accidents and incidents by
encouraging employees of the air carrier to voluntarily report safety issues and events.
Duties
Under the general direction of the Principal Inspector or Supervisory Principal Inspector, accomplishes
the following duties:
A. Technical Administration
Reviews, recommends approval, and maintains a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that sets forth
all operational elements of the ASAP. This MOU is a written agreement between the FAA, the certificate
holder, and any third party such as an employees labor organization or their representatives.
Serves as the CMO representative on any/all Event Review Committees) (ERC) that includes
representatives of the certificate holder and its employees labor organization. Prepares document
providing data for improving the certificate holders current systems. Assist the certificate holder in
planning for future systems based on the certificate holder employees voluntary reports of safety issues,
which may involve alleged violations of 14 CFR. Assists the certificate holder in developing programs
using compatible data collection, analysis, storage, and retrieval systems: Determines if safety-related
reports submitted by the employees of the certificate holder qualify for inclusion in ASAP. Reviews and
analyzes said reports to identify actual or potential problems and propose solutions. Maintains records and
historical data on all ASAP safety-related reports. Advises the appropriate Regional Flight Surgeon on
any issues involving medical qualifications or medical certificates to resolve said issues.
Consults with other FAA and industry experts on reported events involving matters that are complex or
sensitive. Gathers sufficient evidence relevant to an investigation not caused by investigations and
prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition to include self-disclosures from the certificate
holder. Conducts the reexamination of certificated mechanics.
Advises CMO management on all significant or sensitive issues and events concerning ASAP. Conducts
investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, aircraft incidents, and aircraft accidents.
Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal
hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates information from geographic inspectors for the
accomplishment of the safety system surveillance program. Works with the certificate holders department
heads to resolve safety issues.