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PUBLIC NOTICE - Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Operations)

Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation

Salary
$59,759–$99,404/year
Grade
9–12
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Apply by
Sep 30, 2026
Category
Aviation Safety

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Summary

Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a General Aviation Operations Inspector. The FAA is a work environment rich in opportunity, teamwork, and work life balance. Benefits such as weekends off, paid holidays, steady work hours, sick/annual leave, health insurance, and more. Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be a part of a select group of individuals whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Duties

A Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 may be offered to applicants with a signed three-year FAA Recruitment Incentive Service Agreement. Locations must be considered hard to fill and not all locations are eligible. You will be notified of eligibility in your offer letter. Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (General Aviation Operations) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as airmen (pilots, navigators, flight instructors, etc.) to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft. Candidate must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level. Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following: Examining airmen for initial certification and continuing competence; Evaluating airmen training programs, equipment and facilities; and Evaluating the operational aspect of programs of air carriers and similar commercial and aviation operations for adequacy of facilities, equipment, procedures and overall management to ensure safe operation of the aircraft. Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following: Assisting in enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition; and Providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies air operators. Duties at the FG-9 grade level are closely supervised and include but are not limited to the following: Assisting in evaluating training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the FARs under close supervision; and Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency. Aviation Safety Inspectors (General Aviation Operations) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties; however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialization is knowledge and skill in the operation of aircraft. Candidate will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of aircraft. Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

How you will be evaluated

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