Aviation Safety Inspector - General Operations

Department of Transportation; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Principal Inspector (General Aviation - Operations) to assist the Principal Inspector in performing certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for air carriers, operators, agencies, airmen, and designees. The role ensures programs meet FAA regulations.

Applicants must meet OPM standards, possess a valid driver’s license, English fluency, a high school diploma, and a valid second-class FAA medical certificate where required.

Qualifications

• Not more than two incidents involving FAA regulations violations in the last 5 years.
• Valid State driver’s license
• Fluency in English
• No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Certify, surveil, and inspect assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, and designees.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations for operations programs.
• Assist, conduct, or perform specialized aviation duties related to certification and investigations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Driver's license

No drug dependencies

High School diploma or equivalent

Specialized experience in aviation

One year of specialized experience at

Education

Flight Instructor Certificate (FAA)

Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating (FAA)

Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot w/ instrument rating

Single & multi-engine land airplane ratings

100 flight hours in last 3 years

1500 total flight hours

Second-class FAA medical certificate

Tools

Job description

Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Principal Inspector (General Aviation - Operations) to assist the Principal Inspector in performing certification, surveillance, and inspection duties for air carriers, operators, agencies, airmen, and designees. The role ensures programs meet FAA regulations.

Applicants must meet OPM standards, possess a valid driver’s license, English fluency, a high school diploma, and a valid second-class FAA medical certificate where required.