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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for fsdo in the United States is $32.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an FSDO job?

An FSDO (Flight Standards District Office) job typically involves working for the FAA to oversee aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and certification processes. Employees in these roles may be aviation safety inspectors, responsible for monitoring air carriers, flight schools, maintenance facilities, and pilots. Their duties include conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and ensuring adherence to federal aviation regulations. Positions often require extensive aviation experience and knowledge of FAA policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fsdo position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an FSDO (Flight Standards District Office) Aviation Safety Inspector, you typically need an extensive aviation background, holding relevant pilot, mechanic, or flight engineer certificates. Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, safety auditing tools, and investigative procedures is essential, and completion of FAA training programs is often required. Attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and sound decision-making skills are important soft skills for ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering safety within the aviation community. These combined competencies are crucial for maintaining the highest levels of safety and integrity in aviation operations.

What types of daily responsibilities can I expect as an FSDO Aviation Safety Inspector?

As an FSDO Aviation Safety Inspector, your daily work will commonly involve inspecting aircraft, reviewing operational procedures, evaluating airman qualifications, and ensuring regulatory compliance at local aviation organizations. You'll interact with pilots, mechanics, and flight operators, and may conduct both scheduled and unannounced inspections or investigations. Your responsibilities often include documenting findings, providing guidance on corrective actions, and participating in safety outreach initiatives. This role requires frequent collaboration with both internal FAA teams and external stakeholders, making strong communication and organizational skills key to success.
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Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness)

Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness)

Department of Transportation

Irving, TX • On-site

$136.74K/yr

Other

Posted 14 days ago


California Conservation Corps rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

389th of 639 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Serves as FAA Safety Team Program Manager at the North Texas FSDO.

The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Program Manager is responsible for justifying and recommending new or amended aviation safety procedures, managing, establishing, implementing, and coordinating the airworthiness portion of the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Team (FAASTeam) program primarily within assigned field office geographic area but may provide FAASTeam program support outside assigned field offices area as directed.

Qualifications:

General Requirements for All 1825 Positions:

  1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years
  2. Valid State driver's license
  3. Fluency in the English language
  4. No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance, and
  5. High School diploma or equivalent.

Medical Requirements for All Positions:

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:

  1. 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);
  2. Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and
  3. 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:

  1. Possess a valid second class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; and
  2. Pass recurrent medical examinations as prescribed by the FAA.

Applicants not requiring valid second-class medical certificates who are tentatively selected will be required to:

  1. Provide documentation from a board-certified physician certifying that they meet the minimal medical requirements; or
  2. Individuals who do not meet the minimum medical requirements but who are otherwise qualified will receive an individualized assessment to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position.

When the predominant work involves general aviation maintenance, applicants for Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness) positions must meet all of the following requirements.

  1. Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness.
  2. Maintenance experience with aircraft 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight.
  3. Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal governmental agency.
  4. Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years.
  5. FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I/FG-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Assisting, conducting, or performing various technical functions related to certification, surveillance, investigation and compliance recommendation of maintenance activities for FAR Part 135 air carriers/air operators.

The recency of hours is waived for current FAA employees in the 1825 series.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

Education:

Education is not qualifying and may not be substituted for experience.

Employment Type: OTHER