Rotorcraft Safety Inspector – Helicopter Ops

Department of Transportation; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation, through the FAA, seeks an Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) to serve as the principal liaison with helicopter operators and designees. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations for rotorcraft operations and certification processes.

Qualified candidates will have rotorcraft certificates, substantial flight hours, and experience in surveillance, investigations, and enforcement related to Part 135 operators.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Valid driver9s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between air operators, agencies, airmen and designees and the FAA.
• Ensure assigned organizations meet FARs with respect to rotorcraft/helicopter operations.
• Review and issue certificates, conduct surveillance, investigations and enforcement related to FAR Part 135 operators.

Skills

Fluent English

Valid driver9s license

High school diploma

Job description

The Department of Transportation, through the FAA, seeks an Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) to serve as the principal liaison with helicopter operators and designees. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations for rotorcraft operations and certification processes.

Qualified candidates will have rotorcraft certificates, substantial flight hours, and experience in surveillance, investigations, and enforcement related to Part 135 operators.