22 May 2026

Atlas Air Worldwide | Captain

Flight Standards Administrator

Location: Miami, FL

Company Overview

Atlas Air Worldwide is a global leader in outsourced aviation logistics, powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and a dedicated team of nearly 5,000 professionals, the company is built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility.

Position Summary

The Flight Standards Administrator is responsible for providing high-level administrative and regulatory support to the Flight Standards organization and Standards Captains. The incumbent supports the coordination and tracking of FAA-required observations, Aircrew Program Designee (APD) currency, and fleet procedural standardization initiatives. This role is essential in managing Standards publications, facilitating FAA interface activities, and providing governance support for departmental meetings to ensure consistent operational execution.

Major Job Accountabilities

  • Provide administrative support to the Senior Director, Flight Operations and Standards Captains regarding regulatory interface responsibilities and flight standards initiatives.
  • Track FAA-required observations for APDs, including currency status and scheduling coordination with the FAA.
  • Maintain and monitor APD designation status and currency to ensure internal and FAA compliance.
  • Support Standards Captains in fleet procedural alignment and standardization initiatives.
  • Coordinate and track updates for Flight Standards manuals to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Manage the lifecycle of Standards-related documentation, ensuring appropriate routing, review, and approval.
  • Administer Fleet Standards meetings, including scheduling, attendance tracking, and record maintenance.
  • Maintain tracking for APD calibration activities to support evaluation consistency.
  • Serve as the administrative interface between Flight Standards and the FAA.
  • Assist in the preparation of documentation for regulatory inquiries and program oversight.
  • Maintain tracking systems to ensure Standards program visibility and compliance.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Flight Operations.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to handle sensitive regulatory information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple operational departments.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting airline operational or regulatory programs within a Part 121 environment is preferred.
  • Experience supporting FAA-related coordination activities is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or a related field is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to Part 121 operations is preferred.
  • Experience with AIMS or similar airline operational systems is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Aircrew Program Designee (APD) oversight processes is preferred.

Required Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate regulatory and operational administrative processes.
  • Capacity to support cross-fleet procedural alignment initiatives.
  • Strong organizational and tracking capability.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to support multiple stakeholders across Flight Operations.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $62,500 - $84,000 USD. Competitive compensation is based on factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and internal equity. The total compensation package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and 401K contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Atlas Air Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company affords equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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