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Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation - Maintenance)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 45 days ago

Hybrid Little Rock, AR $91K – $118K Apply by Aug 21, 2026 Aviation Safety ISTJ OperationsEducation
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About the Role

The Geographic Partial Program Manager (PPM) serves as a geographic inspector and is assigned a portion of the geographic program performing 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 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Position will be assigned to the Air Methods Certificate.

What You'll Do

  • Technical Administration Responsible for a portion of 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.
  • Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates.
  • 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 manuals and determines the adequacy of maintenance/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 limitation 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 instructor.
  • Surveillance includes adequacy of overhaul and repair facilities, equipment, inspection programs and records, maintenance/avionics personnel, maintenance/avionics training, main base/subbase/line stations, maintenance and/or avionics programs, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
  • Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.

Personality Fit

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