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 ...
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 ...
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: * Have good distant ...
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Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: * Have good distant ...
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Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) in a Flight Standards Office providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI's) and the public. Performs or assists with a wide ...
Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) in a Flight Standards Office providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI's) and the public. Performs or assists with a wide ...
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Mankato, MN · On-site
$29 - $38/hr
Job Type Full-time Description North Star Aviation in Mankato is looking for a full time Aviation ... Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations. * Maintain, repair, and modify ...
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Mankato, MN · On-site
$29 - $38/hr
Job Type Full-time Description North Star Aviation in Mankato is looking for a full time Aviation ... Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations. * Maintain, repair, and modify ...
Aviation Maintenance Technician
$30.50 - $40/hr
Description North Star Aviation in Mankato is looking for a full time Aviation Maintenance ... Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations. * Maintain, repair, and modify ...
Aviation Maintenance Technician
$30.50 - $40/hr
Description North Star Aviation in Mankato is looking for a full time Aviation Maintenance ... Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations. * Maintain, repair, and modify ...
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 ...
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 ...
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: * Have good distant ...
New
Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, and must meet all of the following requirements: * Have good distant ...
New
Aviation Safety Technician
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$52K/yr
Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) in a Flight Standards Office providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI's) and the public. Performs or assists with a wide ...
Aviation Safety Technician
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$52K/yr
Incumbent serves as an Aviation Safety Technician (AST) in a Flight Standards Office providing technical support to Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI's) and the public. Performs or assists with a wide ...
IA‑Certified A&P Maintenance Supervisor (General Aviation)
Buffalo, MN · On-site
$85K - $101K/yr
Shape excellence in general aviation maintenance West Metro Aviation is growing in Buffalo ... You review work in progress, exercise your Inspector Authorization to return aircraft to service ...
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IA‑Certified A&P Maintenance Supervisor (General Aviation)
Buffalo, MN · On-site
$85K - $101K/yr
Shape excellence in general aviation maintenance West Metro Aviation is growing in Buffalo ... You review work in progress, exercise your Inspector Authorization to return aircraft to service ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
... inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment; support safety practices including foreign ...
Aviation Inspector information
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$12.24 - $15.77
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The median wage is $22.73 / hr.
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How much do aviation inspector jobs pay per hour?
What is the difference between Aviation Inspector vs Aircraft Maintenance Technician?
| Aspect | Aviation Inspector | Aircraft Maintenance Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | FAA certifications, inspector licenses | FAA certifications, mechanic licenses |
| Work Environment | Inspection sites, regulatory agencies | Maintenance hangars, repair shops |
| Employer & Industry | Airlines, regulatory agencies, manufacturers | Airlines, maintenance companies, repair stations |
Both Aviation Inspectors and Aircraft Maintenance Technicians require FAA certifications and work within the aviation industry. While inspectors focus on ensuring compliance and safety standards through inspections, maintenance technicians perform hands-on repairs and maintenance tasks. Understanding these roles helps job seekers identify the right career path in aviation safety and maintenance.
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DIRECT HIRE - Aviation Safety Inspector
Minneapolis, MN
$85K/yr
Other
Medical, PTO
Posted 13 days ago
Job description
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.
Qualifications:OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- (A) Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
- (B) Valid State driver's license;
- (C) Fluency in the English language;
- (D) No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
- (E) High school diploma or equivalent.
Aviation Safety Inspector positions have job-related medical requirements. When applicable, applicants MUST meet job-related medical requirements which will be assessed and validated during the pre-employment process.
Medical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the Aviation Safety Inspector position in a safe and efficient manner, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The minimum medical requirements include the following requirements:
- Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted);
- Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
- Not have any physical condition that would cause them to be a hazard to themselves or others that would interfere with their ability to fly as passengers in a variety of aircraft.
In addition, applicants for positions that require participation in the operation of the aircraft must:
- Possess a valid second class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
- Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level at the FG-7, FG-9, FG-11, or FG-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. In addition, applicants MUST meet all of the following:
- (A) At least 1 year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight;
- (B) Not more than 2 flying accidents during the last 5 years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved;
- (C) Professional flying skill as demonstrated in a simulator check to Airline Transport Pilot Standard;
- (D) Minimum 100 flight hours during the last 3 years;
- (E) Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument airplane rating; and
- (F) Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
Specialized experience at the FG-12 grade level involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities without clear or specific guidelines such as duties as a Director or Assistant Director of Operations for a part 121 Operator. Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.
Specialized experience at the FG-11 grade level involves a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and less clear guidelines such as duties as an Check Airman for part 121 operator. Work at this level is typically subject to review to assure compliance with organized policies or regulations, and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with organizational policies or regulations.
Specialized experience at the FG-09 grade level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities and equipment. Examples of this type of experience includes duties as a Pilot-in-command for a Title 14 CFR, part 121 or part 135 Operator. Work at this level is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions.
Education:Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Employment Type: OTHER