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How much do pilot safety inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for pilot safety inspector in the United States is $96,334.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pilot safety inspector?

Pilot Safety Inspectors are professionals, often employed by government aviation authorities like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who are responsible for ensuring that pilots and flight operations comply with all safety regulations and standards. They conduct evaluations, inspections, and sometimes investigations to verify that airline and commercial pilots meet licensing, training, and operational requirements. Their work helps maintain high levels of safety in aviation by enforcing rules, providing recommendations, and sometimes participating in the certification of pilots and flight schools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pilot safety inspector?

To thrive as a Pilot Safety Inspector, you need a robust background in aviation, pilot certification (such as an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate), and substantial flight experience. Familiarity with aviation safety regulations, inspection procedures, and technical systems like flight data monitoring tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help inspectors identify risks and clearly convey safety standards. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure compliance, enhance operational safety, and prevent accidents in the aviation industry.

What are the most common challenges faced by pilot safety inspectors during routine inspections?

Pilot Safety Inspectors often encounter challenges such as managing diverse aircraft types, adapting to varying operational procedures across different airlines, and ensuring compliance with evolving aviation regulations. Balancing thorough inspections with tight schedules can also be demanding, especially when coordinating with flight crews and maintenance teams. Effective communication and up-to-date technical knowledge are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring aviation safety standards are consistently met.

What is the difference between Pilot Safety Inspector vs Flight Operations Inspector?

AspectPilot Safety InspectorFlight Operations Inspector
CertificationsFAA pilot certifications, safety inspector credentialsFAA flight operations certifications, safety credentials
Work EnvironmentAircraft inspections, safety audits, on-site inspections at airportsOperational reviews, compliance checks, airport and airline facilities
Employer & IndustryAirlines, FAA, aviation safety agenciesAirlines, FAA, aviation regulatory bodies

Both roles focus on aviation safety but differ in scope. Pilot Safety Inspectors primarily evaluate pilot performance and aircraft safety, while Flight Operations Inspectors review overall flight operations and compliance. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in aviation safety roles.

How do you become a pilot safety inspector?

To become a pilot safety inspector, candidates typically need a background as a licensed pilot, experience in aviation safety, and knowledge of FAA regulations. They often pursue relevant certifications, such as an FAA inspector certificate, and gain experience through aviation safety or regulatory roles before applying for inspector positions.
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Infographic showing various Pilot Safety Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,334 per year, or $46.3 per hour.

Aviation Safety Inspector (AC - Flight Oversight), Assistant Aircrew Program Manager (AAPM)

Career Fields | Federal Aviation Administration

Salt Lake City, UT โ€ข On-site

$106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

The Assistant Aircrew Program Manager (AAPM) serves as a full assistant to an Aircrew Program Manager (APM) and is responsible for the adequacy of aircrew ground and flight training/testing and standards for specific aircraft of an assigned air carrier. Assists in the management of programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

  1. Not more than two separate incidents involving Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations violations in the last five 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: 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:

  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 or that would interfere with their ability to operate/occupy a flight deck observer's seat (jumpseat) or a cabin passenger seat in a variety of aircraft.

Air Carrier (Flight Oversight) Aviation Safety Inspector Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the basic and medical requirements, applicants must meet the following additional qualification requirements:

  1. At least one year of pilot experience in multi-engine aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.
  2. Three years of experience working in an organization with an air carrier, commercial operator, or air agency certificate, an organization whose work led to the certification of individual airmen, or an organization that operated aircraft. At least one year of this experience must be with an organization that operated multi-engine aircraft or more than 12,500 maximum takeoff weight.
  3. Minimum 1,500 total flight hours.
  4. Must hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
  5. Not more than two flying accidents during the last five years in which the applicant's pilot error was involved.

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 grade level as an Aviation Safety Inspector. 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 includes: Work involves monitoring and issuing certificates to a large complex aviation organization or several smaller organizations that, in total, are comparable in complexity to one large aviation organization. Work at this grade level/pay band is generally reviewed from an overall standpoint for accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness in meeting requirements.

NOTE: The Aviation Safety Inspector (Flight Oversight) position does not require a second-class medical certificate.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

  • Do you possess an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate?
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