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DIRECT HIRE - Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Operations - MIDWEST CMO)

Federal Aviation Administration · Posted 61 days ago

Hybrid Indianapolis, IN $85K – $127K Apply by Aug 5, 2026 Aviation Safety ISTJ Operations
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About the Role

Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Carrier Operations Inspector. The FAA work environment is rich in opportunity, teamwork, and work life balance. Enjoy benefits such as weekends off, paid holidays, steady work hours, sick/annual leave, health insurance, and more. Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be a part of a select group of individuals whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

What You'll Do

  • A Recruitment Incentive of $25,000 may be offered to applicants with a signed three-year FAA Recruitment Incentive Service Agreement.
  • Not all locations will be eligible for this incentive.
  • You will be notified of eligibility in your offer letter.
  • Aviation Safety Inspectors in this specialty (Air Carrier Operations) apply knowledge and skills typically acquired as airmen (pilots, navigators, flight instructors, etc.), to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the operation of aircraft.
  • The below link provides a complete list of Certificate Management Office (CMO) locations: Certificate Management Office (CMO) | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov) Candidates must complete an extensive training program to include formal and on-the-job training up to and possibly 24 months regardless of grade level.
  • Duties at the FG-11 grade level include but are not limited to the following: Assisting in enforcement investigations and preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition; and providing assistance in the evaluation of air carriers, air agencies air operators.
  • Duties at the FG-9 grade level are closely supervised and include but are not limited to the following Assisting in evaluating training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of the FARs under close supervision; and Assisting in the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.
  • Aviation Safety Inspectors (Air Carrier Operations) may perform a variety of other inspections, investigations, and advisory duties.
  • However, the primary requirement for positions in this specialization is knowledge and skill in the operation of aircraft.
  • The candidate will be required to participate in the flight program as an aircrew member and, as such, must meet the medical and flight currency requirements as set forth in agency orders governing the operation of aircraft.
  • Inspectors are required to travel frequently and to occasionally work irregular duty hours.

Requirements

  • We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
  • Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Personality Fit

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

Job ID: 9dc428ad-06aa-47ad-a33a-146e3d276f56

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