Aviation Safety Inspector - Airworthiness
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Salary$53k – $99k
LocationFAA Flight Standards Duty Locations Nationwide, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentFAA, Aviation Safety, Flight Standards Services
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 5, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Valid State driver's license
Fluency in the English language
High school diploma or equivalent
Aircraft avionics experience involving maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft
Aircraft avionics work experience in a repair station, air carrier repair facility, military repair facility, or governmental agency within the last 3 years
Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance
Good distant vision in each eye and ability to read typewritten characters
Ability to hear conversational voice
No physical condition that would be a hazard to themselves or others or interfere with ability to fly as passengers
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid holidays
Summary
Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a General Aviation Avionics Inspector. The FAA is a work environment rich in teamwork and work life balance. Enjoy benefits such as weekends off, paid holidays, steady work hours, sick and annual leave, health insurance and more.
About the company
Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be part of a select group of individuals whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
Duties
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-9 grade level may include but are not limited to the following:
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Assisting in enforcement investigation and preparation of final reports;
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Participating in accident/incident and complaint investigation; and
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Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
Duties at the FG-11 grade level may include but are not limited to the following:
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Assuring that aviation organization and airmen comply with regulatory requirements and reports deficiencies to the principal inspector or supervisor;
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Providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies, and air operators and making recommendations to the principal inspector or supervisor; and
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Assisting in the recertification of an operator or agency.
Duties at the FG-12 grade level include but are not limited to the following:
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Evaluating mechanics and repair facilities for initial certification and continuing adequacy;
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Evaluating the mechanic’s training program;
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Inspecting aircraft and related equipment for airworthiness; and
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Evaluating the maintenance aspects of programs of air carriers and similar commercial operations. The evaluations may include the adequacy of maintenance facilities, equipment and procedures; the competence of employees; the adequacy of the program or schedule for periodic maintenance and overhauls; and the airworthiness of the aircraft.
Aviation Safety Inspectors (Airworthiness) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations and advisory duties however, the primary requirement for positions in this specialty is knowledge and skill pertaining to the maintenance and airworthiness of aircraft.
Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Qualifications
OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
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Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
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Valid State driver`s license;
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Fluency in the English language;
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No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
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High school diploma or equivalent.
Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants MUST meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.
Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:
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Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
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Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
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Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following:
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Aircraft avionics experience involving the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of installed avionics systems on aircraft; and
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Aircraft avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years.
Specialized experience at the FG-7 level involves developmental assignments, such as work as a Avionics Technician. Work at this level is typically subject to close review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions.
Specialized experience at the FG-9 level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities and equipment, such as work as a Lead Avionics Technician. Work at this level is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions.
Specialized experience at the FG-11 involves assignments with a broad scope of responsibility, more variety and less clear guidelines, such as work as a Supervisory Avionics Inspector. Work at this level is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organized policies or regulations, and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with organizational policies or regulations.
Specialized experience at the FG-12 involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities and working without clear or specific guidelines, such as work as a Manager with responsibility for supervising the maintenance of avionics systems for a Title 14 CFR Part 145 repair station .Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.
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.
Required documents
Resume should include the FAR part number that each of your employer’s operated under and the aircraft for which you have experience.
Resume must reflect Aircraft avionics work experience (which could include supervision or auditing) in a repair station; air carrier repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state, or Federal governmental agency within the last 3 years.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran’s Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans’ preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.