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Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (Principal Operations Inspector)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 60 days ago

Hybrid Minneapolis, MN $137K – $178K Apply by Jun 1, 2026 Aviation Safety ISTJ OperationsEducation
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About the Role

The incumbent of this position is assigned to the Flight Standards Service. The incumbent serves as the primary operations interface between assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Title 14 Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) with respect to general aviation operations programs.

What You'll Do

  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) receives administrative direction from management in terms of broadly defined missions or functions.
  • The ASI, mostly independently plans, designs, and carries out programs, projects, studies, or other work..
  • The work is normally accepted without change.
  • Completed work may be reviewed for adherence to FAA policy and for assurance that project requirements have been fulfilled.
  • Some FG-14 assignments involve service wide responsibility for application of expert knowledge of flight operations for advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft.
  • Such employees are concerned with all aspects of the operational capabilities and limitations of the aircraft.
  • ASIs at the FG-14 level establish technical procedures and performance indexes and review complete flight operations programs for leaders in the aviation industry, or organizations of comparable scope and uniquely complex group of general aviation organizations.
  • Assignments at this level are of great scope and unusual complexity.
  • FG-14 employees develop and evaluate flight operations programs for organizations which utilize the newest, most complex aircraft, systems, and equipment.
  • Because of organizational complexity or technology incorporated in the aircraft, systems, and equipment, employees must exercise originality to resolve unique problems.
  • They frequently rely on engineers and designers for specific technical guidance although much of their work is carried out under very broad policy guidelines.
  • Supervisors give FG-14 employees a wide leeway for independent action.
  • Other inspectors seek their advice on problems relating to aircraft and their operation.
  • Because of the precedent-setting nature or substantial effect on the aviation industry or public safety, their decisions may be reviewed and approved at a higher policy- setting level.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
  • Not applicable.

Personality Fit

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

Job ID: 3630f5af-665f-43d0-9aff-2a60f53211f7

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