PUBLIC - Aviation Safety Inspector Airworthiness; General Aviation Maintenance
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Transportation
Airport Operations & Services, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Location: Town of Belgium
Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a General Aviation Maintenance Inspector. The FAA is a work environment rich in teamwork and work life balance. Enjoy benefits such as weekends off, paid holiday, steady work hours, sick and annual leave, health insurance, and more.
Begin a rewarding career with the FAA and be part of a select group of individuals whose mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace in the world!
OPM Qualifications Standard for Aviation Safety Series, FG-1825 Minimum Eligibility Requirements:- Not more than two separate incidents involving Federal Aviation regulations violations in the last 5 years;
- Valid State driver`s license;
- Fluency in the English language;
- No chemical dependencies or drug abuse that could interfere with job performance; and
- 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: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.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to 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:
Experience involving the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness;
Maintenance experience with 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight;
Aircraft maintenance experience in a repair station; air carrier or airline repair facility; military repair facility; or local, state or Federal government agency;
Aircraft maintenance work experience within the last 3 years; and
FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and power plant ratings.
Specialized experience equivalent to the FG-7 level includes duties such as a Mechanic for a part 145 operator with airframe and power plant ratings.
Specialized experience at the FG-9 level involves assignments involving familiar aircraft, facilities and equipment. Work at this level is typically subject to review and specific guidelines to ensure compliance with instructions, such as duties as a Lead Mechanic for a part 121, 135, or 145 operator.
Specialized experience at the FG-11 grade level involves a broad scope of responsibility, more variety, and less clear guidelines such as duties as a Quality Auditor for a Title 14 CFR Part 121, or 135;
General Foreman, Foreman, Shift Supervisor, or Shift Manager for a Part 121, 135, or 145; or Supervisory Inspector for a Part 91, 91K, 121, 125, 135, or 145 repair station. 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-12 involves a wide range of assignments or a few highly complex assignments, requiring planning and organization, setting priorities and working without clear or specific guidelines such as Manager above General Foreman/Supervisory Inspector for a title 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 operator or Manager above General Foreman/Supervisory inspector for a Part 145 repair station with airframe and/or power plant ratings.
Work at this level is typically reviewed only to assess the impact on overall organizational objectives.
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