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Airport Certification and Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Des Moines, WA $126K – $195K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ISTJ
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This position serves as the Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI) responsible for 14 CFR Part 139 compliance for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Airports (ARP) Northwest Mountain Region.
What You'll Do
- →Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager as the Lead Airport Certification Safety Inspector (ACSI).
- →This position applies experience and a comprehensive technical knowledge to serve as a Regional primary point of contact in the area of airport certification and safety.
- →Advises airport management on new requirements and developments in the airport certification program.
- →Reviews and approves Airport Certification Manuals and emergency plans required by regulation to ensure current and adequate airport operating procedures.
- →Recommends approval or denial of applications for Airport Operating Certificates (AOC).
- →Investigates known or alleged violations of the regulations in accordance with current agency directives.
- →Coordinates directly with management to initiate revocation or suspension of AOC in accordance with agency guidelines.
- →Coordinates recommended exemption requests with regional Division Manager and FAA Headquarters.
- →Conducts investigations of vehicle/pedestrian deviations at airports and evaluate results for closure or enforcement (administrative or legal).
- →Conducts reviews of Construction Safety Phasing Plans and conducts inspections of airports to ensure operational safety during construction meets current standards.
- →Reviews and approves wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans at Part 139 airports and works closely with the airports, wildlife biologists, other technical experts and stakeholders to reduce hazardous wildlife and attractants on and in the vicinity of airports.
- →Investigates potential regulatory violations and initiates administrative or legal enforcement actions, as appropriate.
- →Works cooperatively with FAA management and legal counsel in processing legal enforcement cases.
- →Collaborates with Regional and Local Runway Safety Action Teams by providing 14 CFR Part 139 expertise and assisting in the development of airport runway safety action plans.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 95ef7c6f-9467-465b-96bc-b3c48e1164da
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