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Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) (Principal Operations Inspector (POI))
Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 46 days ago
Hybrid Spokane Valley, WA $126K – $164K Apply by Aug 20, 2026 Aviation Safety ISTJ OperationsEducation
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The Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter), Principal Operations Inspector (POI), functions as the primary interface between assigned air operators/agencies/airmen/designees and the Federal Aviation Administration. The inspector will have program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to primarily helicopter operations programs.
What You'll Do
- →The Aviation Safety Inspector (Rotorcraft-Helicopter) functions as the primary interface between assigned air operators/agencies/airmen/designees and the Federal Aviation Administration.
- →Has program responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet Federal Aviation Regulations with respect to helicopter operations programs.
- →Incumbent determines the need for, and then establishes work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned organizations within manpower and budget limitations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations.
- →Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations 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.
- →Resides as a member of FAA-Industry meetings; maintains regular contact with organizations assigned; and correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they cannot be resolved.
- →Is responsible for the conduct of enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.
- →Performs the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of rotorcraft-helicopter specifications.
- →Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
- →Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and rotorcraft-helicopter incidents and accidents.
- →Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials, and formal hearings and gives depositions.
- →Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL) approvals with the Principal Airworthiness Inspectors.
- →Takes enforcement action in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.
- →Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance.
- →Approves/accepts or disapproves/rejects manuals and revisions to such manuals.
Requirements
- ✓We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
- ✓Education may not be substituted for experience.
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