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Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACV) (Principal Avionics Inspector - Air Carrier)

Federal Aviation Administration

Anchorage, AK · full time · Senior

$142,216 – $184,886

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 2, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a federal aviation safety role overseeing the maintenance and airworthiness certification of large commercial air carriers' avionics systems. The position suits experienced avionics professionals with a background in FAR Part 121 air carrier maintenance who want to transition into regulatory oversight and safety management.

Our summary, not Federal Aviation Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Avionics maintenance experience on aircraft over 12,500 lbs maximum certificated takeoff weight
  • Avionics work experience in repair station, air carrier facility, military facility, or government agency within last 3 years
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I/FG-13 level in avionics certification and surveillance
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Fluency in English
  • No more than two FAA violations in last 5 years
  • Good distant vision in each eye (glasses/contacts permitted)
  • Ability to hear conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)
  • No physical condition that would be hazard to self or others or interfere with flying as passenger

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