What is the Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations) (General Aviation Principal Operations Inspector) role at Federal Aviation Administration like?

The job title is Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations), and it’s located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The salary for this position ranges from $107,592 to $139,871.

The Principal Operations Inspector is in charge of using their knowledge of federal regulations to create and implement standards, programs, and procedures related to general aviation operations safety. They also act as the main point of contact between air carriers, operators, agencies, airmen, and the FAA.

To qualify, you shouldn’t have more than two incidents involving federal aviation regulations violations in the last five years, must have a valid state driver’s license, be fluent in English, and not have any drug dependencies that could affect job performance. A high school diploma or equivalent is also required.

Applicants need to be physically capable of performing the duties safely, which includes having good vision, the ability to hear conversational voices, and not having any physical conditions that could pose a hazard. If the job involves operating aircraft, a valid second-class medical certificate is also needed, along with passing recurrent medical exams as required by the FAA.