Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight), Geographic Program Inspector

Federal Aviation Administration; Watkins (CO); Remote; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in the United States is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight) to oversee geographic flight operations and ensure carrier compliance. The role requires conducting inspections, examinations of airmen, and coordinating enforcement actions to uphold safety standards.

You will work with senior inspectors, provide technical support during investigations, and contribute to accident and incident analyses.

Qualifications

• Experience performing inspections and enforcing aviation safety standards.
• Ability to review and approve operations manuals for CFR compliance.
• Experience handling investigations and providing expert testimony in formal settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform geographic flight oversight and ensure operators are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Visit air carriers' stations and coordinate with senior inspectors to address deficiencies.
• Conduct reexaminations of certificated airmen and assist with investigations and formal hearings.
• Provide technical assistance to counsel and testify in trials and hearings when required.
• Monitor surveillance aspects of flight oversight, including training programs and base facilities.
• Identify trends affecting flight safety and propose changes to policies and procedures.

Skills

Technical Administration

Surveillance

Certification

Enforcement Actions

Job description

Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight), Geographic Program Inspector

• Department: Department of Transportation

The Geographic Program Inspector (Flight Oversight) is responsible for the performance of assigned technical administration, surveillance, and certification duties of air carriers/air operators within a geographical area.

Key Responsibilities

• A. Technical Administration Responsible for the geographic flight activities for the office. Assures, on a continuing basis, that the operators within their jurisdiction are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.
• Regularly visits the air carrier's/air operator's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their local top management officials and coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies or discrepancies. Conducts enforcement actions and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of flight operations specifications.
• Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions.
• B. Certification Reviews manuals and determines the adequacy of operations manuals for compliance with 14 CFR.
• Makes recommendations to the principal inspector for amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.
• Evaluates operations and facilities throughout the geographical area by periodic on-site inspection and the review of inspector¿s report and makes recommendations of changes essential or desirable in policies and procedures to the principal inspector. C.
• Surveillance Monitors all surveillance phases of flight oversight on behalf of the principal instructor including the following: training programs and records; base and station facilities; and enroute operations (including routes, areas, and/or airports).
• Evaluates trends which may indicate deterioration in the safety of flight operations and then personally, or through assistance of other inspectors, coordinates with the principal inspector, and suggests changes required to correct such trends. Monitors the activities of examiner designees, check airmen, and instructors, and takes any action that may be required due to this monitoring.
• Advises the SRPM, principal inspector, or manager of any problems and controversial situations and of suggestions to resolve such situations. Conducts a flight oversight system analysis independently or as a team member on special inspection teams.
• Performs other duties as required.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.