Aviation Safety Inspector: Flight & Airworthiness Oversight

Department of Transportation; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector to oversee FAASTeam activities and aviation safety procedures at the Linthicum Heights, MD location. The role requires meeting medical standards and comprehensive flight qualifications, including pilot certificates and flight hours.

Candidates will assess specialized experience for flight oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate safety initiatives across aviation programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid or expired Flight Instructor Certificate with airplane rating and have taught at least 200 hours.
• Must hold Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating.
• Three years of experience in an organization with air carrier or air agency certification.
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
• Airplane category with single- and multi-engine land ratings.
• Not more than two flying accidents in the last five years due to pilot error.
• Aircraft avionics maintenance experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Justify and recommend new or amended aviation safety procedures.
• Manage, establish, implement, and coordinate FAASTeam program.
• Ensure applicants meet medical requirements and undergo pre-employment medical assessment.
• Evaluate specialized experience and qualifications for Flight Oversight specialties.

Job description

The Department of Transportation is seeking an Aviation Safety Inspector to oversee FAASTeam activities and aviation safety procedures at the Linthicum Heights, MD location. The role requires meeting medical standards and comprehensive flight qualifications, including pilot certificates and flight hours.

Candidates will assess specialized experience for flight oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate safety initiatives across aviation programs.