Arlie Appler
Rolla
Summary
Results-driven Air Carrier Operations & Safety Inspector focused on regulatory compliance, safety management, and leadership. Proven ability to implement safety management systems and develop training programs that elevate risk management practices.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Carrier Operations & Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
St. Louis
12.2013 - 10.2025
- Principal Operations Inspector of 14 CFR Part 121 Commercial Airlines conducting Regulatory & Certification oversight, authorizations of Operations Specifications and Safety Management Programs.
- Aircrew Program Manager conducting supervision of Pilots, Check Airmen & Designees in the Advanced Qualifications Program
- FAA Academy Training Manager conducting New Hire & Recurrent Training of Journeyman Inspectors
- Voluntary Safety Program Manager conducting Authorizations of Safety Management Systems & Safety Reporting Systems to Enhance Safety Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis & Development of Threat Mitigation.
Captain
American Airlines
Dallas/Ft. Worth
04.1979 - 12.2013
- International & Domestic Captain B-777/767/757/727/MD-80/F-100
- Check Airman & Instructor
- Aircrew Program Designee conducting Certification of Airman
- Flight Standards Program Manager
- Aviation Safety Action Program Event Review Committee
- Flight Operations Quality Assurance Gatekeeper
- Perfect Safety & Operational Record
Corporate Pilot
Humana
Louisville
06.1974 - 04.1979
- Senior Corporate Pilot HS-125/BE-200/B-206
- Co-Chief Pilot Leadership of a Diverse and Highly Skilled Pilot Corp
Education
Graduate - Operations Inspector & Advanced Adult Educator
Federal Aviation Administration
Oklahoma City, OK06-2014
Graduate - Aircraft Accident Investigator
National Transportation Safety Board
Oklahoma City, OK05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
USAFI - USMA
CONUS06-1974
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety management
- Operations oversight
- Certification processes
- Risk assessment
- Flight operations
- Talent Team Leadership
- Budget & Administrative Management
Timeline
Air Carrier Operations & Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
12.2013 - 10.2025
Captain
American Airlines
04.1979 - 12.2013
Corporate Pilot
Humana
06.1974 - 04.1979
Graduate - Operations Inspector & Advanced Adult Educator
Federal Aviation Administration
Graduate - Aircraft Accident Investigator
National Transportation Safety Board
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
USAFI - USMA