# Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter)  (Principal Operations Inspector (POI))

Hiring organization: [Federal Aviation Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/federal-aviation-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ccc66688-8123-44e8-b4cd-88d2624c08bf

Listed on Federal Aviation Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Spokane, WA
- Salary: 126432 – 164366 USD per year

## Summary

This is a federal role overseeing helicopter operators' compliance with aviation safety regulations, involving certification, surveillance, investigation, and enforcement. It suits experienced helicopter pilots and flight instructors who want to transition into aviation safety oversight and regulatory work.

_Our summary, not Federal Aviation Administration's wording._

## Required

- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating OR Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument-Helicopter rating
- Valid, unexpired Flight Instructor Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and Instrument-Helicopter rating
- Minimum 1,500 total flight hours as pilot-in-command or second-in-command, with at least 1,000 hours in helicopters
- Minimum 200 hours of flight instruction in helicopters
- Minimum 100 helicopter flight hours as pilot-in-command/second-in-command or simulator time in past five years
- No more than two flying accidents with pilot error in past five years
- No more than two FAA violations in past five years
- Valid second-class medical certificate
- Valid state driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year specialized experience with FAR Part 135 air carrier certification, surveillance, investigation, or enforcement

Apply on Federal Aviation Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889275000