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PUBLIC NOTICE - Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Flight Oversight)

Federal Aviation Administration · Department of Transportation

Salary
$52,727–$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 an Air Carrier Flight Oversight Inspector. The FAA creates a work environment rich in opportunity, teamwork, and work life balance. Benefits such as weekends off, paid holidays, steady hours, sick and 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

Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (Air Carrier Flight Oversight) apply knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for the development and implementation of standards, programs, and procedures for FAA field personnel and the public governing Air Carrier safety issues. The below link provides a complete list of Certificate Management Office (CMO) locations: Certificate Management Office (CMO) | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov) Candidates 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: Advise managers of aviation organizations on regulatory requirements, make initial certification, evaluate proposals to modify certificates and resolve regulatory and safety problems. Evaluate air carrier training programs and conduct flight examinations for airmen who fly large and/or multi-engine aircraft. Evaluate 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: Conduct examinations and inspections with individual airmen and with employees and managers in the organizations undergoing inspection, Perform routine inspections of organizations for compliance with their approved programs and procedures, 14 CFR, and good safety practices, and Provide assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies air operators.

Requirements

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Education

Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

How you will be evaluated

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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