# Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations), Assistant Principal Operations Inspector

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d4e6bcd0-91d2-432a-98f6-e0f589e0065d

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Salary: 90925 – 118204 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves comprehensive oversight of air carrier operations, safety programs, and regulatory compliance at the FV-H level, requiring extensive aviation experience and direct participation in certification, enforcement, and surveillance activities. It suits experienced pilots and aviation professionals seeking a regulatory career where they can shape industry safety standards and mentor other inspectors.

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

## Required

- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating
- At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft over 12,500 lbs MTOW
- Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
- Minimum 100 flight hours in the last 3 years
- Valid second-class FAA medical certificate
- At least 1 year specialized experience as an Aviation Safety Inspector (FV-H, FG/GS-12 level)
- Ability to pass simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard
- Good distant vision and ability to hear conversational voice
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid state driver's license
- No more than 2 flying accidents in the last 5 years involving pilot error
- No more than 2 Federal aviation regulation violations in the last 5 years

## Nice to have

- Specialized experience in FAA-approved training programs
- Experience with flight crew training and testing
- Background in air carrier ground and flight training monitoring

Apply on Federal Aviation Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890972300