Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft/Helicopter)

Federal Aviation Administration; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 147,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Aviation Administration in the United States seeks an Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft/Helicopter) to oversee compliance, policy guidance, and surveillance of pilot examiners and air carrier training programs.

The role involves coordinating with industry and FAA leadership, enforcing regulations, and conducting investigations; some duties include MEL approvals and handling public inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy guidance and surveillance of designated pilot examiners and air carriers.
• Chairs FAA-industry meetings and coordinates with top management.
• Conduct enforcement investigations and prepare final reports and recommendations.
• Oversee MEL approvals and reexamination of certificated airmen or operators.

Job description

Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft/Helicopter)

• Department: Department of Transportation

Provides policy assistance and conducts periodic surveillance of designated pilot examiners, check airmen, air carrier training programs. Some assignments involve wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for technically advanced rotorcraft/helicopters. Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft.

On a continuing basis, assures that assigned organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped; have an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Chairs joint FAA-industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top management officials.

Requires or directs correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval of they cannot be resolved. Responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries and aircraft incident and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the principal airworthiness inspectors. Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

May be assigned other duties and responsibilities which are non-grade controlling.

Requirements & Education

Education is not qualifying for this position and may not be substituted for experience.

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 $146632 – $190627/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 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

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