Aviation Safety Inspector: Airworthiness & Field Oversight

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Spokane, WA, seeks an Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) Maintenance under ICTAP/CTAP priority. The role includes leading inspections of diverse aircraft to ensure safety and contract compliance, supervising a team of inspectors, and coordinating with DOI and federal, state partners.

Significant travel is required. The position is telework eligible and located within the Wildland Fire Service, HQ Flight Standards Division.

Responsibilities

• Lead or conduct surveillance and inspections of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and ancillary equipment to ensure maintenance and safety compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate review of vendor records and reports of aircraft and equipment; serve as point-of-contact with other inspectors and DOI personnel.
• Identify and resolve technical problems related to safety, operation procedures, and aircraft maintenance records.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections to verify contractor compliance; perform field inspections and provide technical support in investigations.

Job description

Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Spokane, WA, seeks an Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) Maintenance under ICTAP/CTAP priority. The role includes leading inspections of diverse aircraft to ensure safety and contract compliance, supervising a team of inspectors, and coordinating with DOI and federal, state partners.

Significant travel is required. The position is telework eligible and located within the Wildland Fire Service, HQ Flight Standards Division.