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Aviation Safety Inspector (Operations), 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 Principal Operations Inspector serves as the primary FAA interface for assigned air carriers, air operators, air agencies, airmen, designees, and other aviation organizations, overseeing general aviation operations programs and advanced multiengine turbojet aircraft. The role establishes technical procedures, evaluates flight operations programs, exercises certificate authority, resolves safety and regulatory issues, and plans and directs operational programs. It requires U.S. citizenship, specialized aviation safety inspection experience, extensive flight instruction and flying qualifications, and the ability to report to an FAA/AVS facility; telework is not 100% available.

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