Senior Aviation Safety Inspector (GA-FO)

Department of Transportation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation seeks a Principal Oversight Inspector (POI) to apply 14 CFR knowledge for standards and procedures in general aviation safety. The role supports FAA field personnel and the public across multiple aviation operations domains.

Applicants must meet extensive flight, certification, and experience requirements, with emphasis on certifications, flight hours, and regulatory compliance. Valid medical and licensing prerequisites apply.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and hold a valid state driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a Flight Instructor Certificate with aircraft category rating or have instructor experience in approved program with 200+ hours of flight instruction.
• Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Flight Instructor Certificate with aircraft rating

Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot with instrument rating

Job description

Department of Transportation seeks a Principal Oversight Inspector (POI) to apply 14 CFR knowledge for standards and procedures in general aviation safety. The role supports FAA field personnel and the public across multiple aviation operations domains.

Applicants must meet extensive flight, certification, and experience requirements, with emphasis on certifications, flight hours, and regulatory compliance. Valid medical and licensing prerequisites apply.