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Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-General Aviation Maintenance), Greater Chicago FSDO, GLSD07 at Federal Aviation Administration

Department: Department of Transportation

Compensation

$140,604 – $182,790/yr

Location
Des Plaines, Illinois
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

The FAA is hiring a Principal Maintenance Inspector, General Aviation Maintenance (GAM), for the Greater Chicago FSDO. The role independently plans and executes complex maintenance inspection programs, provides policy guidance to field inspectors, and may exercise certificate authority over major general aviation organizations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold an FAA Mechanic Certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings, have recent aircraft maintenance experience, and meet the specified medical and general qualification standards.

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