Aviation Safety Inspector, Assistant Partial Program Manager (APPM), UPS CMO, AFC-130 (ACM)

Louisville, KY · Mid

$90,925 – $118,204

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal role oversees maintenance compliance and airworthiness certification for commercial air carriers, conducting inspections, enforcement actions, and surveillance to ensure safety standards are met. It suits experienced aircraft maintenance professionals with FAA certification who want to transition into regulatory oversight and safety inspection work.

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

What they ask for

Required

FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Power Plant ratings
Experience in maintenance and repair of multi-engine aircraft over 12,500 lbs maximum certificated takeoff weight
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station, airline facility, military facility, or government agency
Experience certifying airworthiness of aircraft systems
One year specialized experience as an Aviation Safety Inspector, Air Carrier Maintenance at GS-12 level or equivalent
Not more than two FAR violations in the last 5 years
Valid state driver's license
Fluency in English
Good distant vision in each eye (corrective lenses permitted)
Ability to hear conversational voice (hearing aid permitted)
No physical condition that would prevent safe passenger flight or pose hazard to self or others
High school diploma or equivalent