Aviation Safety Inspector (AW Air Carrier Maintenance) ( ASAP Manager)

Federal Aviation Administration

San Juan, Puerto Rico; Salt Lake City, Utah; Herndon, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Renton, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Charleston, West Virginia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Casper, Wyoming; Vestavia Hills, Alabama; Anchorage, Alaska; Fairbanks, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Scottsdale, Arizona; Little Rock, Arkansas; Alameda, California; Fresno, California; Lawndale, California; Long Beach, California; Riverside, California; Sacramento, California; San Diego, California; San Jose, California; Van Nuys, California; Denver, Colorado; Enfield, Connecticut; Miramar, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Hapeville, Georgia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Boise, Idaho; Des Plaines, Illinois; Springfield, Illinois; West Chicago, Illinois; Plainfield, Indiana; Ankeny, Iowa; Wichita, Kansas; Louisville, Kentucky; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Portland, Maine; Glen Burnie, Maryland; Burlington, Massachusetts; Belleville, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Jackson, Mississippi; Kansas City, Missouri; Saint Ann, Missouri; Helena, Montana; Lincoln, Nebraska; Las Vegas, Nevada; Reno, Nevada; Saddle Brook, New Jersey; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Farmingdale, New York; Garden City, New York; Latham, New York; Rochester, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; Greensboro, North Carolina; Fargo, North Dakota; Cincinnati, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; North Olmsted, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Hillsboro, Oregon; Allentown, Pennsylvania; New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; West Columbia, South Carolina; Rapid City, South Dakota; Memphis, Tennessee; Nashville, Tennessee; Houston, Texas; Irving, Texas; Lubbock, Texas; San Antonio, Texas · Mid

$90,925 – $118,204

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal role oversees safety reporting and compliance at an airline, reviewing voluntary safety disclosures from maintenance staff and conducting inspections to ensure airworthiness standards are met. It suits experienced aircraft maintenance professionals who can bridge aviation regulations, investigation, and program management.

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

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings
Aircraft maintenance experience within the last 3 years
Experience with multi-engine aircraft over 12,500 lbs maximum takeoff weight
Experience in aircraft maintenance repair at air carrier, repair station, military, or government facility
One year of specialized experience in certification, surveillance, or investigation duties for FAR Part 121 air carriers
Valid state driver's license
High school diploma or equivalent
Good distant vision in each eye and ability to read printed materials without strain
Ability to hear conversational voice
No physical condition that would cause hazard to self or others or interfere with flying as a passenger

Nice to have

Current FAA employee status (waives 3-year recency requirement)
Medical expertise or experience advising on medical certification matters
Experience working with Event Review Committees