Aviation Safety Inspector — Principal Maintenance

Federal Aviation Administration; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks a Principal Maintenance Inspector (Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness) to apply 14 CFR knowledge for developing and implementing maintenance safety standards and programs. The role includes oversight of Part 145 repair stations and surveillance, ensuring airworthiness compliance across complex aviation organizations.

Candidates should meet MPP requirements, hold a high school diploma, possess at least one year of specialized experience at the

Qualifications

• General requirements for all positions: clean conduct, valid driver's license, fluency in English, no drug abuse, high school diploma.
• Medical requirements: good distant vision, hearing, and ability to meet medical standards for aviation safety roles.
• Specialized aviation experience for airworthiness duties: maintenance/repair of large aircraft, certification responsibilities, recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply 14 CFR knowledge to develop and implement maintenance safety standards and procedures.
• Oversee Part 145 repair station operations and airworthiness program compliance.
• Evaluate maintenance, avionics, and program changes in complex aviation organizations.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Federal Aviation Administration seeks a Principal Maintenance Inspector (Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness) to apply 14 CFR knowledge for developing and implementing maintenance safety standards and programs. The role includes oversight of Part 145 repair stations and surveillance, ensuring airworthiness compliance across complex aviation organizations.

Candidates should meet MPP requirements, hold a high school diploma, possess at least one year of specialized experience at the