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Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness), Geographic Program Inspector

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 1 days ago

Hybrid Watkins, CO $91K – $118K Apply by Jul 15, 2026 Aviation Safety ISTJ Education
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About the Role

The Geographic Program Inspector (Maintenance) is responsible for the geographic program within the geographical area and for the performance of inspections and surveillance (to include certification and other assignments as requested by the principal inspector) on air carriers/air operators operating under Title 14 of the 14 CFR. Identifies and established work programs for inspection and surveillance writing manpower and budget limitations.

What You'll Do

  • Technical Administration Responsible for the geographic operations for the geographic operations program for the office.
  • Assures, on a continuing basis, that the operators within their jurisdiction are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements.
  • Regularly visits the air carrier's/air operator's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their local top management officials and coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies or discrepancies.
  • Conducts enforcement actions and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition.
  • In consultation with the Principal Inspector, performs the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of operations specifications.
  • Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or performs inspections for the reissuance of airworthiness certificates.
  • Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
  • Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions.
  • Certification Reviews and determines the adequacy of maintenance and/or avionics manuals for compliance with 14 CFR.
  • Makes recommendations to the principal inspector for amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.
  • Recommends approval/disapproval of overhaul and inspection time limitations and suggests special conditions and limitations necessary prior to final approval.
  • Evaluates operations and facilities throughout the geographical area by periodic on-site inspection and the review of inspector¿s report and makes recommendations of changes essential or desirable in policies and procedures to the principal inspector.
  • Surveillance Monitors all surveillance phases of maintenance and/or avionics on behalf of the Principal Inspector.
  • Surveillance includes adequacy of overhaul and repair facilities, equipment, inspection programs and records, maintenance/avionics personnel, maintenance/avionics training, main base/sub-base/line stations, maintenance and/or avionics programs, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: ad87f1b6-6b6b-4237-a2ea-e28a629c3366

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