Aviation Safety Inspector; Airworthiness), ACV, Geographic Program Inspector

Position: Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness), ACV, Geographic Program Inspector
Summary

The Geographic Program Inspector (Airworthiness) is responsible for the geographic program withing the geographical area and for the performance of inspections and surveillance (to include certification and other assignments as requested by the principal inspector) on air carriers/air operators operating under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Identifies and established work programs for inspection and surveillance withing manpower and budget limitations.

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Summary

The Geographic Program Inspector (Airworthiness) is responsible for the geographic program withing the geographical area and for the performance of inspections and surveillance (to include certification and other assignments as requested by the principal inspector) on air carriers/air operators operating under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Identifies and established work programs for inspection and surveillance withing manpower and budget limitations.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted today
· Apply by 08/10/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 10, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Watkins, CO

Hapeville, GA

Houston, TX

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,925 - $118,204 per year

The salary as shown is base pay. Locality pay will be added based on duty location.

Pay scale & grade

FG 13

Promotion potential NA

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

* 1825 Aviation Safety

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union Yes - This position is represented by PASS:
Flight Standards Services.

Drug test No Security clearance Other

Announcement number AEA-FS-26-SLF-99497 Control number

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent FAA employees; FAA-Wide

Duties

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A.Technical Administration

Responsible for the geographic flight activities for the office. Assures, on a continuing basis, that the operators within their jurisdiction are properly and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the air carrier's/air operator's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their local top management officials and coordinates with the principal inspector for correction of any deficiencies or discrepancies.

Conducts enforcement actions and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellation of flight operations specifications. Conducts or directs the reexamination of certificated airmen. Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents. Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives dispositions.

B.Certification

Reviews manuals and determines the adequacy of operations manuals for compliance with 14 CFR. Makes recommendations to the principal inspector for amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction. Evaluates operations and facilities throughout the geographical area by periodic on-site inspection and the review of inspector
¿ s report and makes recommendations of changes essential or desirable in policies and procedures to the principal inspector.

C. Surveillance

Monitors all surveillance phases of maintenance and/or avionics on behalf of the Principal Inspector.…